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Add 9/32 and 45/5

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 9 0/5

9/32 + 45/5 is 297/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    45/5 = 45 × 32/5 × 32 = 1440/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/160 + 1440/160 = 45 + 1440/160 = 1485/160
  5. 1485/160 simplified gives 297/32
  6. So, 9/32 + 45/5 = 297/32
    In mixed form: 99/32

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