Add 8/32 and 3/9
8/32 + 3/9 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 96/288 = 72 + 96/288 = 168/288 - 168/288 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 8/32 + 3/9 = 7/12
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