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Add 9/32 and 45/8

1^st number: 9/32, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

9/32 + 45/8 is 189/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   45/8 = 45 × 4/8 × 4 = 180/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/32 + 180/32 = 9 + 180/32 = 189/32
5. So, 9/32 + 45/8 = 189/32
   In mixed form: 529/32

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