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Add 16/18 and 2/32

16/18 + 2/32 is 137/144.

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,
    16/18 = 16 × 16/18 × 16 = 256/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/288 + 18/288 = 256 + 18/288 = 274/288
  5. 274/288 simplified gives 137/144
  6. So, 16/18 + 2/32 = 137/144

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