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Add 5/32 and 42/9

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 4 6/9

5/32 + 42/9 is 463/96.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/288 + 1344/288 = 45 + 1344/288 = 1389/288
  5. 1389/288 simplified gives 463/96
  6. So, 5/32 + 42/9 = 463/96
    In mixed form: 479/96

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