Add 7/32 and 28/36
7/32 + 28/36 is 287/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
28/36 = 28 × 8/36 × 8 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
63/288 + 224/288 = 63 + 224/288 = 287/288 - So, 7/32 + 28/36 = 287/288
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