Add 6/36 and 9/32
6/36 + 9/32 is 43/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
48/288 + 81/288 = 48 + 81/288 = 129/288 - 129/288 simplified gives 43/96
- So, 6/36 + 9/32 = 43/96
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