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Add 49/32 and 2/9

1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 2/9

49/32 + 2/9 is 505/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    49/32 = 49 × 9/32 × 9 = 441/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/288 + 64/288 = 441 + 64/288 = 505/288
  5. So, 49/32 + 2/9 = 505/288
    In mixed form: 1217/288

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