Add 8/9 and 42/32
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 10/32
8/9 + 42/32 is 317/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
8/9 = 8 × 32/9 × 32 = 256/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Add the two like fractions:
256/288 + 378/288 = 256 + 378/288 = 634/288 - 634/288 simplified gives 317/144
- So, 8/9 + 42/32 = 317/144
In mixed form: 229/144
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