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Add 28/32 and 2/9

28/32 + 2/9 is 79/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/288 + 64/288 = 252 + 64/288 = 316/288
  5. 316/288 simplified gives 79/72
  6. So, 28/32 + 2/9 = 79/72
    In mixed form: 17/72

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