Add 9/36 and 32/40
9/36 + 32/40 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
9/36 = 9 × 10/36 × 10 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 288/360 = 90 + 288/360 = 378/360 - 378/360 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 9/36 + 32/40 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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