Add 7/9 and 27/32
7/9 + 27/32 is 467/288.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 243/288 = 224 + 243/288 = 467/288 - So, 7/9 + 27/32 = 467/288
In mixed form: 1179/288
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