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Add 50/9 and 72/32

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2 8/32

50/9 + 72/32 is 281/36.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 32/9 × 32 = 1600/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    72/32 = 72 × 9/32 × 9 = 648/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/288 + 648/288 = 1600 + 648/288 = 2248/288
  5. 2248/288 simplified gives 281/36
  6. So, 50/9 + 72/32 = 281/36
    In mixed form: 729/36

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