Add 8/32 and 8/9
8/32 + 8/9 is 41/36.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288 - Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 256/288 = 72 + 256/288 = 328/288 - 328/288 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 8/32 + 8/9 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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