Add 32/4 and 9/27
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 9/27
32/4 + 9/27 is 25/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
32/4 = 32 × 27/4 × 27 = 864/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
9/27 = 9 × 4/27 × 4 = 36/108 - Add the two like fractions:
864/108 + 36/108 = 864 + 36/108 = 900/108 - 900/108 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 32/4 + 9/27 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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