Add 32/36 and 9/96
32/36 + 9/96 is 283/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
32/36 = 32 × 8/36 × 8 = 256/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288 - Add the two like fractions:
256/288 + 27/288 = 256 + 27/288 = 283/288 - So, 32/36 + 9/96 = 283/288
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