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Add 12/18 and 21/32

12/18 + 21/32 is 127/96.

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,
    21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/288 + 189/288 = 192 + 189/288 = 381/288
  5. 381/288 simplified gives 127/96
  6. So, 12/18 + 21/32 = 127/96
    In mixed form: 131/96

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