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Add 7/32 and 1/9

7/32 + 1/9 is 95/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/288 + 32/288 = 63 + 32/288 = 95/288
  5. So, 7/32 + 1/9 = 95/288

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