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Add 6/32 and 8/27

6/32 + 8/27 is 209/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/864 + 256/864 = 162 + 256/864 = 418/864
  5. 418/864 simplified gives 209/432
  6. So, 6/32 + 8/27 = 209/432

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