Add 6/32 and 40/27
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 13/27
6/32 + 40/27 is 721/432.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
40/27 = 40 × 32/27 × 32 = 1280/864 - Add the two like fractions:
162/864 + 1280/864 = 162 + 1280/864 = 1442/864 - 1442/864 simplified gives 721/432
- So, 6/32 + 40/27 = 721/432
In mixed form: 1289/432
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