Add 84/32 and 18/27
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 18/27
84/32 + 18/27 is 79/24.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/864 + 576/864 = 2268 + 576/864 = 2844/864 - 2844/864 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 84/32 + 18/27 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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