Add 7/36 and 28/32
7/36 + 28/32 is 77/72.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
56/288 + 252/288 = 56 + 252/288 = 308/288 - 308/288 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 7/36 + 28/32 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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