Add 7/8 and 32/36
7/8 + 32/36 is 127/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
32/36 = 32 × 2/36 × 2 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
63/72 + 64/72 = 63 + 64/72 = 127/72 - So, 7/8 + 32/36 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/8+32/36 7/8+64/36 7/16+32/36 7/8+32/72 21/8+32/36 7/8+96/36 7/24+32/36 35/8+32/36 7/40+32/36 49/8+32/36 7/56+32/36