Add 40/9 and 12/32, Solve 4 4/9 + 12/32 as a fraction

Add 40/9 and 12/32

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 12/32

40/9 + 12/32 is 347/72.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288
Add the two like fractions:
1280/288 + 108/288 = 1280 + 108/288 = 1388/288
1388/288 simplified gives 347/72
So, 40/9 + 12/32 = 347/72
In mixed form: 459/72

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