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Add 8/36 and 27/32

8/36 + 27/32 is 307/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    8/36 = 8 × 8/36 × 8 = 64/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/288 + 243/288 = 64 + 243/288 = 307/288
  5. So, 8/36 + 27/32 = 307/288
    In mixed form: 119/288

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