Add 8/32 and 18/27
8/32 + 18/27 is 11/12.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Add the two like fractions:
216/864 + 576/864 = 216 + 576/864 = 792/864 - 792/864 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 8/32 + 18/27 = 11/12
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