Add 32/28 and 5/9
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 5/9
32/28 + 5/9 is 107/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
32/28 = 32 × 9/28 × 9 = 288/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 140/252 = 288 + 140/252 = 428/252 - 428/252 simplified gives 107/63
- So, 32/28 + 5/9 = 107/63
In mixed form: 144/63
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