Add 28/32 and 3/9
28/32 + 3/9 is 29/24.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
252/288 + 96/288 = 252 + 96/288 = 348/288 - 348/288 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 28/32 + 3/9 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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