Add 2/32 and 9/28
2/32 + 9/28 is 43/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
9/28 = 9 × 8/28 × 8 = 72/224 - Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 72/224 = 14 + 72/224 = 86/224 - 86/224 simplified gives 43/112
- So, 2/32 + 9/28 = 43/112
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