Add 4/2 and 9/32
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 9/32
4/2 + 9/32 is 73/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
4/2 = 4 × 16/2 × 16 = 64/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Add the two like fractions:
64/32 + 9/32 = 64 + 9/32 = 73/32 - So, 4/2 + 9/32 = 73/32
In mixed form: 29/32
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