Add 4/32 and 35/9, Solve 4/32 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 4/32 and 35/9

1^st number: 4/32, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

4/32 + 35/9 is 289/72.

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,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 1120/288 = 36 + 1120/288 = 1156/288
1156/288 simplified gives 289/72
So, 4/32 + 35/9 = 289/72
In mixed form: 41/72

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