Add 7/9 and 8/32
7/9 + 8/32 is 37/36.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 72/288 = 224 + 72/288 = 296/288 - 296/288 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 7/9 + 8/32 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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