Add 8/32 and 16/27
8/32 + 16/27 is 91/108.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
16/27 = 16 × 32/27 × 32 = 512/864 - Add the two like fractions:
216/864 + 512/864 = 216 + 512/864 = 728/864 - 728/864 simplified gives 91/108
- So, 8/32 + 16/27 = 91/108
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