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Add 40/9 and 72/32

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

40/9 + 72/32 is 241/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    72/32 = 72 × 9/32 × 9 = 648/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/288 + 648/288 = 1280 + 648/288 = 1928/288
  5. 1928/288 simplified gives 241/36
  6. So, 40/9 + 72/32 = 241/36
    In mixed form: 625/36

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