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Add 9/4 and 9/32

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

9/4 + 9/32 is 81/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    9/4 = 9 × 8/4 × 8 = 72/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/32 + 9/32 = 72 + 9/32 = 81/32
  5. So, 9/4 + 9/32 = 81/32
    In mixed form: 217/32

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