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Add 1/32 and 14/9

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

1/32 + 14/9 is 457/288.

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,
    1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    14/9 = 14 × 32/9 × 32 = 448/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/288 + 448/288 = 9 + 448/288 = 457/288
  5. So, 1/32 + 14/9 = 457/288
    In mixed form: 1169/288

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