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Add 36/9 and 3/32

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 3/32

36/9 + 3/32 is 131/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    36/9 = 36 × 32/9 × 32 = 1152/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/288 + 27/288 = 1152 + 27/288 = 1179/288
  5. 1179/288 simplified gives 131/32
  6. So, 36/9 + 3/32 = 131/32
    In mixed form: 43/32

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