Add 4/32 and 12/27
4/32 + 12/27 is 41/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
12/27 = 12 × 32/27 × 32 = 384/864 - Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 384/864 = 108 + 384/864 = 492/864 - 492/864 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 4/32 + 12/27 = 41/72
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