Add 9/32 and 5/28
9/32 + 5/28 is 103/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 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 28 × 8 = 224,
5/28 = 5 × 8/28 × 8 = 40/224 - Add the two like fractions:
63/224 + 40/224 = 63 + 40/224 = 103/224 - So, 9/32 + 5/28 = 103/224
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