Add 6/32 and 4/9
6/32 + 4/9 is 91/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Add the two like fractions:
54/288 + 128/288 = 54 + 128/288 = 182/288 - 182/288 simplified gives 91/144
- So, 6/32 + 4/9 = 91/144
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