Add 56/32 and 36/9, Solve 1 24/32 + 4 0/9 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 36/9

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

56/32 + 36/9 is 23/4.

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,
56/32 = 56 × 9/32 × 9 = 504/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
36/9 = 36 × 32/9 × 32 = 1152/288
Add the two like fractions:
504/288 + 1152/288 = 504 + 1152/288 = 1656/288
1656/288 simplified gives 23/4
So, 56/32 + 36/9 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4

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