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Add 7/9 and 8/32

7/9 + 8/32 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/288 + 72/288 = 224 + 72/288 = 296/288
  5. 296/288 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 7/9 + 8/32 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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