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Add 8/32 and 5/9

8/32 + 5/9 is 29/36.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/288 + 160/288 = 72 + 160/288 = 232/288
  5. 232/288 simplified gives 29/36
  6. So, 8/32 + 5/9 = 29/36

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