Add 4/9 and 32/25
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 1 7/25
4/9 + 32/25 is 388/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
32/25 = 32 × 9/25 × 9 = 288/225 - Add the two like fractions:
100/225 + 288/225 = 100 + 288/225 = 388/225 - So, 4/9 + 32/25 = 388/225
In mixed form: 1163/225
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