Add 32/5 and 6/9, Solve 6 2/5 + 6/9 as a fraction

Add 32/5 and 6/9

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 6/9

32/5 + 6/9 is 106/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
32/5 = 32 × 9/5 × 9 = 288/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
Add the two like fractions:
288/45 + 30/45 = 288 + 30/45 = 318/45
318/45 simplified gives 106/15
So, 32/5 + 6/9 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15

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