Add 32/3 and 35/9
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 3 8/9
32/3 + 35/9 is 131/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
32/3 = 32 × 3/3 × 3 = 96/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
35/9 = 35 × 1/9 × 1 = 35/9 - Add the two like fractions:
96/9 + 35/9 = 96 + 35/9 = 131/9 - So, 32/3 + 35/9 = 131/9
In mixed form: 145/9
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