Add 32/6 and 12/27
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 12/27
326 + 1227 is 529.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
326 = 32 × 96 × 9 = 28854 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1227 = 12 × 227 × 2 = 2454 - Add the two like fractions:
28854 + 2454 = 288 + 2454 = 31254 - 312/54 simplified gives 529
- So, 32/6 + 12/27 = 52/9
In mixed form: 579
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