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Add 8/32 and 42/9

1st number: 8/32, 2nd number: 4 6/9

8/32 + 42/9 is 59/12.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/288 + 1344/288 = 72 + 1344/288 = 1416/288
  5. 1416/288 simplified gives 59/12
  6. So, 8/32 + 42/9 = 59/12
    In mixed form: 411/12

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