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Add 5/27 and 30/32

5/27 + 30/32 is 485/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/864 + 810/864 = 160 + 810/864 = 970/864
  5. 970/864 simplified gives 485/432
  6. So, 5/27 + 30/32 = 485/432
    In mixed form: 153/432

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