Add 5/9 and 42/32
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 10/32
5/9 + 42/32 is 269/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 378/288 = 160 + 378/288 = 538/288 - 538/288 simplified gives 269/144
- So, 5/9 + 42/32 = 269/144
In mixed form: 1125/144
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