Add 7/32 and 12/9
1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 1 3/9
7/32 + 12/9 is 149/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
12/9 = 12 × 32/9 × 32 = 384/288 - Add the two like fractions:
63/288 + 384/288 = 63 + 384/288 = 447/288 - 447/288 simplified gives 149/96
- So, 7/32 + 12/9 = 149/96
In mixed form: 153/96
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