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Add 6/9 and 3/32

6/9 + 3/32 is 73/96.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/288 + 27/288 = 192 + 27/288 = 219/288
  5. 219/288 simplified gives 73/96
  6. So, 6/9 + 3/32 = 73/96

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