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Add 9/36 and 5/32

9/36 + 5/32 is 13/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    9/36 = 9 × 8/36 × 8 = 72/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/288 + 45/288 = 72 + 45/288 = 117/288
  5. 117/288 simplified gives 13/32
  6. So, 9/36 + 5/32 = 13/32

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