Add 90/32 and 5/27
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 5/27
90/32 + 5/27 is 1295/432.
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,
90/32 = 90 × 27/32 × 27 = 2430/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/864 + 160/864 = 2430 + 160/864 = 2590/864 - 2590/864 simplified gives 1295/432
- So, 90/32 + 5/27 = 1295/432
In mixed form: 2431/432
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