Add 8/32 and 10/36
8/32 + 10/36 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 80/288 = 72 + 80/288 = 152/288 - 152/288 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 8/32 + 10/36 = 19/36
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