Add 35/9 and 20/32
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 20/32
35/9 + 20/32 is 325/72.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/288 + 180/288 = 1120 + 180/288 = 1300/288 - 1300/288 simplified gives 325/72
- So, 35/9 + 20/32 = 325/72
In mixed form: 437/72
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