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Add 4/32 and 16/9

1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 1 7/9

4/32 + 16/9 is 137/72.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/288 + 512/288 = 36 + 512/288 = 548/288
  5. 548/288 simplified gives 137/72
  6. So, 4/32 + 16/9 = 137/72
    In mixed form: 165/72

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