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Add 9/32 and 75/3

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 25 0/3

9/32 + 75/3 is 809/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 3 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    75/3 = 75 × 32/3 × 32 = 2400/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/96 + 2400/96 = 27 + 2400/96 = 2427/96
  5. 2427/96 simplified gives 809/32
  6. So, 9/32 + 75/3 = 809/32
    In mixed form: 259/32

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