Add 20/9 and 1/32
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1/32
20/9 + 1/32 is 649/288.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288 - Add the two like fractions:
640/288 + 9/288 = 640 + 9/288 = 649/288 - So, 20/9 + 1/32 = 649/288
In mixed form: 273/288
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