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Add 35/32 and 4/9

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 4/9

35/32 + 4/9 is 443/288.

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,
    35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/288 + 128/288 = 315 + 128/288 = 443/288
  5. So, 35/32 + 4/9 = 443/288
    In mixed form: 1155/288

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