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Add 10/32 and 21/18

1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 1 3/18

10/32 + 21/18 is 71/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    21/18 = 21 × 16/18 × 16 = 336/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/288 + 336/288 = 90 + 336/288 = 426/288
  5. 426/288 simplified gives 71/48
  6. So, 10/32 + 21/18 = 71/48
    In mixed form: 123/48

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