Add 2/9 and 42/32
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 10/32
2/9 + 42/32 is 221/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 378/288 = 64 + 378/288 = 442/288 - 442/288 simplified gives 221/144
- So, 2/9 + 42/32 = 221/144
In mixed form: 177/144
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