Add 8/36 and 28/32
8/36 + 28/32 is 79/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
8/36 = 8 × 8/36 × 8 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 252/288 = 64 + 252/288 = 316/288 - 316/288 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 8/36 + 28/32 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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