Add 9/32 and 4/8
9/32 + 4/8 is 25/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
4/8 = 4 × 4/8 × 4 = 16/32 - Add the two like fractions:
9/32 + 16/32 = 9 + 16/32 = 25/32 - So, 9/32 + 4/8 = 25/32
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