Add 36/10 and 9/32, Solve 3 6/10 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 9/32

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 9/32

36/10 + 9/32 is 621/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
36/10 = 36 × 16/10 × 16 = 576/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
Add the two like fractions:
576/160 + 45/160 = 576 + 45/160 = 621/160
So, 36/10 + 9/32 = 621/160
In mixed form: 3141/160

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