Add 36/32 and 42/9, Solve 1 4/32 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 36/32 and 42/9

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

36/32 + 42/9 is 139/24.

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,
36/32 = 36 × 9/32 × 9 = 324/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
Add the two like fractions:
324/288 + 1344/288 = 324 + 1344/288 = 1668/288
1668/288 simplified gives 139/24
So, 36/32 + 42/9 = 139/24
In mixed form: 519/24

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