Add 6/9 and 28/32
6/9 + 28/32 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
192/288 + 252/288 = 192 + 252/288 = 444/288 - 444/288 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 6/9 + 28/32 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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