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Add 8/32 and 6/27

8/32 + 6/27 is 17/36.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/864 + 192/864 = 216 + 192/864 = 408/864
  5. 408/864 simplified gives 17/36
  6. So, 8/32 + 6/27 = 17/36

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