Add 35/9 and 10/32
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 10/32
35/9 + 10/32 is 605/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/288 + 90/288 = 1120 + 90/288 = 1210/288 - 1210/288 simplified gives 605/144
- So, 35/9 + 10/32 = 605/144
In mixed form: 429/144
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