Add 8/9 and 6/32
8/9 + 6/32 is 155/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
256/288 + 54/288 = 256 + 54/288 = 310/288 - 310/288 simplified gives 155/144
- So, 8/9 + 6/32 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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