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Add 5/9 and 6/32

5/9 + 6/32 is 107/144.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/288 + 54/288 = 160 + 54/288 = 214/288
  5. 214/288 simplified gives 107/144
  6. So, 5/9 + 6/32 = 107/144

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