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Add 4/32 and 5/9

4/32 + 5/9 is 49/72.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/288 + 160/288 = 36 + 160/288 = 196/288
  5. 196/288 simplified gives 49/72
  6. So, 4/32 + 5/9 = 49/72

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