Add 14/32 and 2/9
14/32 + 2/9 is 95/144.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Add the two like fractions:
126/288 + 64/288 = 126 + 64/288 = 190/288 - 190/288 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 14/32 + 2/9 = 95/144
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