Add 49/9 and 20/32, Solve 5 4/9 + 20/32 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 20/32

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 20/32

49/9 + 20/32 is 437/72.

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,
49/9 = 49 × 32/9 × 32 = 1568/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
Add the two like fractions:
1568/288 + 180/288 = 1568 + 180/288 = 1748/288
1748/288 simplified gives 437/72
So, 49/9 + 20/32 = 437/72
In mixed form: 65/72

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