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Add 56/32 and 9/45

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 9/45

56/32 + 9/45 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1440 + 288/1440 = 2520 + 288/1440 = 2808/1440
  5. 2808/1440 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 56/32 + 9/45 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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