Add 9/3 and 28/32
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 28/32
9/3 + 28/32 is 31/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
9/3 = 9 × 32/3 × 32 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 84/96 = 288 + 84/96 = 372/96 - 372/96 simplified gives 31/8
- So, 9/3 + 28/32 = 31/8
In mixed form: 37/8
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