Add 84/32 and 40/27
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1 13/27
84/32 + 40/27 is 887/216.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 32/27 × 32 = 1280/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/864 + 1280/864 = 2268 + 1280/864 = 3548/864 - 3548/864 simplified gives 887/216
- So, 84/32 + 40/27 = 887/216
In mixed form: 423/216
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