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Add 5/32 and 9/35

5/32 + 9/35 is 463/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    9/35 = 9 × 32/35 × 32 = 288/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/1120 + 288/1120 = 175 + 288/1120 = 463/1120
  5. So, 5/32 + 9/35 = 463/1120

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