Add 32/28 and 28/9
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 3 1/9
32/28 + 28/9 is 268/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
32/28 = 32 × 9/28 × 9 = 288/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
28/9 = 28 × 28/9 × 28 = 784/252 - Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 784/252 = 288 + 784/252 = 1072/252 - 1072/252 simplified gives 268/63
- So, 32/28 + 28/9 = 268/63
In mixed form: 416/63
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