Add 10/9 and 2/32
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2/32
10/9 + 2/32 is 169/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Add the two like fractions:
320/288 + 18/288 = 320 + 18/288 = 338/288 - 338/288 simplified gives 169/144
- So, 10/9 + 2/32 = 169/144
In mixed form: 125/144
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