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Add 9/32 and 7/27

9/32 + 7/27 is 467/864.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 27/32 × 27 = 243/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/864 + 224/864 = 243 + 224/864 = 467/864
  5. So, 9/32 + 7/27 = 467/864

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