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Add 32/10 and 5/9

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 5/9

32/10 + 5/9 is 169/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/90 + 50/90 = 288 + 50/90 = 338/90
  5. 338/90 simplified gives 169/45
  6. So, 32/10 + 5/9 = 169/45
    In mixed form: 334/45

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