Add 4/32 and 7/9
4/32 + 7/9 is 65/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 224/288 = 36 + 224/288 = 260/288 - 260/288 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 4/32 + 7/9 = 65/72
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