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Add 36/32 and 12/9

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 1 3/9

36/32 + 12/9 is 59/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    36/32 = 36 × 9/32 × 9 = 324/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    12/9 = 12 × 32/9 × 32 = 384/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/288 + 384/288 = 324 + 384/288 = 708/288
  5. 708/288 simplified gives 59/24
  6. So, 36/32 + 12/9 = 59/24
    In mixed form: 211/24

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