Add 32/72 and 9/7, Solve 32/72 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 32/72 and 9/7

1^st number: 32/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

32/72 + 9/7 is 109/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
32/72 = 32 × 7/72 × 7 = 224/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
9/7 = 9 × 72/7 × 72 = 648/504
Add the two like fractions:
224/504 + 648/504 = 224 + 648/504 = 872/504
872/504 simplified gives 109/63
So, 32/72 + 9/7 = 109/63
In mixed form: 146/63

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