Add 9/32 and 20/7
1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 2 6/7
9/32 + 20/7 is 703/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
9/32 = 9 × 7/32 × 7 = 63/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
20/7 = 20 × 32/7 × 32 = 640/224 - Add the two like fractions:
63/224 + 640/224 = 63 + 640/224 = 703/224 - So, 9/32 + 20/7 = 703/224
In mixed form: 331/224
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