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Add 10/21 and 18/32

10/21 + 18/32 is 349/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    10/21 = 10 × 32/21 × 32 = 320/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/672 + 378/672 = 320 + 378/672 = 698/672
  5. 698/672 simplified gives 349/336
  6. So, 10/21 + 18/32 = 349/336
    In mixed form: 113/336

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