Add 2/32 and 10/9, Solve 2/32 + 1 1/9 as a fraction

Add 2/32 and 10/9

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

2/32 + 10/9 is 169/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288
Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 320/288 = 18 + 320/288 = 338/288
338/288 simplified gives 169/144
So, 2/32 + 10/9 = 169/144
In mixed form: 125/144

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