Add 32/4 and 6/9
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 6/9
32/4 + 6/9 is 26/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
32/4 = 32 × 9/4 × 9 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 24/36 = 288 + 24/36 = 312/36 - 312/36 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 32/4 + 6/9 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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