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Add 75/32 and 35/36

1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 35/36

75/32 + 35/36 is 955/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    75/32 = 75 × 9/32 × 9 = 675/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/288 + 280/288 = 675 + 280/288 = 955/288
  5. So, 75/32 + 35/36 = 955/288
    In mixed form: 391/288

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