Add 30/32 and 7/9
30/32 + 7/9 is 247/144.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
270/288 + 224/288 = 270 + 224/288 = 494/288 - 494/288 simplified gives 247/144
- So, 30/32 + 7/9 = 247/144
In mixed form: 1103/144
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