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Add 12/32 and 18/36

12/32 + 18/36 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    18/36 = 18 × 8/36 × 8 = 144/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/288 + 144/288 = 108 + 144/288 = 252/288
  5. 252/288 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 12/32 + 18/36 = 7/8

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