Add 32/4 and 7/9
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 7/9
32/4 + 7/9 is 79/9.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 28/36 = 288 + 28/36 = 316/36 - 316/36 simplified gives 79/9
- So, 32/4 + 7/9 = 79/9
In mixed form: 87/9
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