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Add 12/25 and 32/18

1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 1 14/18

12/25 + 32/18 is 508/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    12/25 = 12 × 18/25 × 18 = 216/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    32/18 = 32 × 25/18 × 25 = 800/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/450 + 800/450 = 216 + 800/450 = 1016/450
  5. 1016/450 simplified gives 508/225
  6. So, 12/25 + 32/18 = 508/225
    In mixed form: 258/225

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