Add 2/9 and 12/32
2/9 + 12/32 is 43/72.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 108/288 = 64 + 108/288 = 172/288 - 172/288 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 2/9 + 12/32 = 43/72
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