Add 9/32 and 7/36
9/32 + 7/36 is 137/288.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Add the two like fractions:
81/288 + 56/288 = 81 + 56/288 = 137/288 - So, 9/32 + 7/36 = 137/288
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