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Add 5/27 and 5/32

5/27 + 5/32 is 295/864.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/864 + 135/864 = 160 + 135/864 = 295/864
  5. So, 5/27 + 5/32 = 295/864

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