Add 32/35 and 56/9, Solve 32/35 + 6 2/9 as a fraction

Add 32/35 and 56/9

1^st number: 32/35, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

32/35 + 56/9 is 2248/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
32/35 = 32 × 9/35 × 9 = 288/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
56/9 = 56 × 35/9 × 35 = 1960/315
Add the two like fractions:
288/315 + 1960/315 = 288 + 1960/315 = 2248/315
So, 32/35 + 56/9 = 2248/315
In mixed form: 743/315

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