Add 42/9 and 2/32, Solve 4 6/9 + 2/32 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 2/32

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 2/32

42/9 + 2/32 is 227/48.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288
Add the two like fractions:
1344/288 + 18/288 = 1344 + 18/288 = 1362/288
1362/288 simplified gives 227/48
So, 42/9 + 2/32 = 227/48
In mixed form: 435/48

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