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Add 9/32 and 1/36

9/32 + 1/36 is 89/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/288 + 8/288 = 81 + 8/288 = 89/288
  5. So, 9/32 + 1/36 = 89/288

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