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Add 9/32 and 36/9

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 4 0/9

9/32 + 36/9 is 137/32.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    36/9 = 36 × 32/9 × 32 = 1152/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/288 + 1152/288 = 81 + 1152/288 = 1233/288
  5. 1233/288 simplified gives 137/32
  6. So, 9/32 + 36/9 = 137/32
    In mixed form: 49/32

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