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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
288/90 + 50/90 = 288 + 50/90 = 338/90 - 338/90 simplified gives 169/45
- So, 32/10 + 5/9 = 169/45
In mixed form: 334/45
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