Add 28/32 and 42/9, Solve 28/32 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 28/32 and 42/9

1^st number: 28/32, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

28/32 + 42/9 is 133/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
Add the two like fractions:
252/288 + 1344/288 = 252 + 1344/288 = 1596/288
1596/288 simplified gives 133/24
So, 28/32 + 42/9 = 133/24
In mixed form: 513/24

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