Add 9/32 and 21/36
9/32 + 21/36 is 83/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
21/36 = 21 × 8/36 × 8 = 168/288 - Add the two like fractions:
81/288 + 168/288 = 81 + 168/288 = 249/288 - 249/288 simplified gives 83/96
- So, 9/32 + 21/36 = 83/96
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