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Add 12/18 and 6/32

12/18 + 6/32 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    12/18 = 12 × 16/18 × 16 = 192/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/288 + 54/288 = 192 + 54/288 = 246/288
  5. 246/288 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 12/18 + 6/32 = 41/48

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