Add 32/9 and 7/36
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 7/36
32/9 + 7/36 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
32/9 = 32 × 4/9 × 4 = 128/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Add the two like fractions:
128/36 + 7/36 = 128 + 7/36 = 135/36 - 135/36 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 32/9 + 7/36 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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