Add 3/32 and 35/36
3/32 + 35/36 is 307/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 280/288 = 27 + 280/288 = 307/288 - So, 3/32 + 35/36 = 307/288
In mixed form: 119/288
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