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Add 4/8 and 32/9

1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 3 5/9

4/8 + 32/9 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    32/9 = 32 × 8/9 × 8 = 256/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/72 + 256/72 = 36 + 256/72 = 292/72
  5. 292/72 simplified gives 73/18
  6. So, 4/8 + 32/9 = 73/18
    In mixed form: 41/18

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