Add 32/28 and 3/36
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 3/36
32/28 + 3/36 is 103/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 21/252 = 288 + 21/252 = 309/252 - 309/252 simplified gives 103/84
- So, 32/28 + 3/36 = 103/84
In mixed form: 119/84
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