Add 32/36 and 9/8
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 1/8
32/36 + 9/8 is 145/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
32/36 = 32 × 2/36 × 2 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
9/8 = 9 × 9/8 × 9 = 81/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 81/72 = 64 + 81/72 = 145/72 - So, 32/36 + 9/8 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72
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