Add 5/32 and 40/9, Solve 5/32 + 4 4/9 as a fraction

Add 5/32 and 40/9

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

5/32 + 40/9 is 1325/288.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288
Add the two like fractions:
45/288 + 1280/288 = 45 + 1280/288 = 1325/288
So, 5/32 + 40/9 = 1325/288
In mixed form: 4173/288

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