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Add 45/9 and 1/32

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 1/32

45/9 + 1/32 is 161/32.

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,
    45/9 = 45 × 32/9 × 32 = 1440/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/288 + 9/288 = 1440 + 9/288 = 1449/288
  5. 1449/288 simplified gives 161/32
  6. So, 45/9 + 1/32 = 161/32
    In mixed form: 51/32

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