Add 5/27 and 6/32
5/27 + 6/32 is 161/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864 - Add the two like fractions:
160/864 + 162/864 = 160 + 162/864 = 322/864 - 322/864 simplified gives 161/432
- So, 5/27 + 6/32 = 161/432
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