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Add 81/9 and 10/32

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 10/32

81/9 + 10/32 is 149/16.

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,
    81/9 = 81 × 32/9 × 32 = 2592/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/288 + 90/288 = 2592 + 90/288 = 2682/288
  5. 2682/288 simplified gives 149/16
  6. So, 81/9 + 10/32 = 149/16
    In mixed form: 95/16

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