Add 9/10 and 28/32
9/10 + 28/32 is 71/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
9/10 = 9 × 16/10 × 16 = 144/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Add the two like fractions:
144/160 + 140/160 = 144 + 140/160 = 284/160 - 284/160 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 9/10 + 28/32 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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