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Add 45/32 and 5/72

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 5/72

45/32 + 5/72 is 425/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   45/32 = 45 × 9/32 × 9 = 405/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/288 + 20/288 = 405 + 20/288 = 425/288
5. So, 45/32 + 5/72 = 425/288
   In mixed form: 1137/288

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