Add 14/9 and 6/32, Solve 1 5/9 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 6/32

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

14/9 + 6/32 is 251/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
14/9 = 14 × 32/9 × 32 = 448/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
Add the two like fractions:
448/288 + 54/288 = 448 + 54/288 = 502/288
502/288 simplified gives 251/144
So, 14/9 + 6/32 = 251/144
In mixed form: 1107/144

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