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Add 9/7 and 9/32

1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 9/32

9/7 + 9/32 is 351/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    9/7 = 9 × 32/7 × 32 = 288/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    9/32 = 9 × 7/32 × 7 = 63/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/224 + 63/224 = 288 + 63/224 = 351/224
  5. So, 9/7 + 9/32 = 351/224
    In mixed form: 1127/224

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