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Add 63/9 and 4/32

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 4/32

63/9 + 4/32 is 57/8.

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,
    63/9 = 63 × 32/9 × 32 = 2016/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/288 + 36/288 = 2016 + 36/288 = 2052/288
  5. 2052/288 simplified gives 57/8
  6. So, 63/9 + 4/32 = 57/8
    In mixed form: 71/8

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