Add 32/9 and 49/40, Solve 3 5/9 + 1 9/40 as a fraction

Add 32/9 and 49/40

1^st number: 3 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

32/9 + 49/40 is 1721/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
32/9 = 32 × 40/9 × 40 = 1280/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
Add the two like fractions:
1280/360 + 441/360 = 1280 + 441/360 = 1721/360
So, 32/9 + 49/40 = 1721/360
In mixed form: 4281/360

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