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Add 10/18 and 9/32

10/18 + 9/32 is 241/288.

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,
    10/18 = 10 × 16/18 × 16 = 160/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/288 + 81/288 = 160 + 81/288 = 241/288
  5. So, 10/18 + 9/32 = 241/288

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