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Add 16/9 and 35/32

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 3/32

16/9 + 35/32 is 827/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/288 + 315/288 = 512 + 315/288 = 827/288
  5. So, 16/9 + 35/32 = 827/288
    In mixed form: 2251/288

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