Add 32/96 and 56/36
1st number: 32/96, 2nd number: 1 20/36
32/96 + 56/36 is 17/9.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 8/36 × 8 = 448/288 - Add the two like fractions:
96/288 + 448/288 = 96 + 448/288 = 544/288 - 544/288 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 32/96 + 56/36 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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