Add 75/32 and 3/9, Solve 2 11/32 + 3/9 as a fraction

Add 75/32 and 3/9

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 3/9

75/32 + 3/9 is 257/96.

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,
75/32 = 75 × 9/32 × 9 = 675/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288
Add the two like fractions:
675/288 + 96/288 = 675 + 96/288 = 771/288
771/288 simplified gives 257/96
So, 75/32 + 3/9 = 257/96
In mixed form: 265/96

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