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Add 20/9 and 42/32

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 10/32

20/9 + 42/32 is 509/144.

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,
    20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/288 + 378/288 = 640 + 378/288 = 1018/288
  5. 1018/288 simplified gives 509/144
  6. So, 20/9 + 42/32 = 509/144
    In mixed form: 377/144

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