Add 35/32 and 24/9, Solve 1 3/32 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 35/32 and 24/9

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

35/32 + 24/9 is 361/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288
Add the two like fractions:
315/288 + 768/288 = 315 + 768/288 = 1083/288
1083/288 simplified gives 361/96
So, 35/32 + 24/9 = 361/96
In mixed form: 373/96

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