Add 16/36 and 9/32
16/36 + 9/32 is 209/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
16/36 = 16 × 8/36 × 8 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
128/288 + 81/288 = 128 + 81/288 = 209/288 - So, 16/36 + 9/32 = 209/288
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