Add 12/32 and 18/7, Solve 12/32 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 12/32 and 18/7

1^st number: 12/32, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

12/32 + 18/7 is 165/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
18/7 = 18 × 32/7 × 32 = 576/224
Add the two like fractions:
84/224 + 576/224 = 84 + 576/224 = 660/224
660/224 simplified gives 165/56
So, 12/32 + 18/7 = 165/56
In mixed form: 253/56

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