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Add 1/32 and 75/8

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 9 3/8

1/32 + 75/8 is 301/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    75/8 = 75 × 4/8 × 4 = 300/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/32 + 300/32 = 1 + 300/32 = 301/32
  5. So, 1/32 + 75/8 = 301/32
    In mixed form: 913/32

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