Add 32/96 and 28/36
32/96 + 28/36 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
32/96 = 32 × 3/96 × 3 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
28/36 = 28 × 8/36 × 8 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
96/288 + 224/288 = 96 + 224/288 = 320/288 - 320/288 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 32/96 + 28/36 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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