Add 28/9 and 4/32, Solve 3 1/9 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 28/9 and 4/32

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 4/32

28/9 + 4/32 is 233/72.

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,
28/9 = 28 × 32/9 × 32 = 896/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
Add the two like fractions:
896/288 + 36/288 = 896 + 36/288 = 932/288
932/288 simplified gives 233/72
So, 28/9 + 4/32 = 233/72
In mixed form: 317/72

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