Add 32/9 and 6/8
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 6/8
32/9 + 6/8 is 155/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
32/9 = 32 × 8/9 × 8 = 256/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
256/72 + 54/72 = 256 + 54/72 = 310/72 - 310/72 simplified gives 155/36
- So, 32/9 + 6/8 = 155/36
In mixed form: 411/36
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