Add 9/32 and 5/7
9/32 + 5/7 is 223/224.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 32/7 × 32 = 160/224 - Add the two like fractions:
63/224 + 160/224 = 63 + 160/224 = 223/224 - So, 9/32 + 5/7 = 223/224
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