Add 70/32 and 3/27
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3/27
70/32 + 3/27 is 331/144.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 27/32 × 27 = 1890/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/864 + 96/864 = 1890 + 96/864 = 1986/864 - 1986/864 simplified gives 331/144
- So, 70/32 + 3/27 = 331/144
In mixed form: 243/144
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