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Add 16/8 and 18/32

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 18/32

16/8 + 18/32 is 41/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    16/8 = 16 × 4/8 × 4 = 64/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/32 + 18/32 = 64 + 18/32 = 82/32
  5. 82/32 simplified gives 41/16
  6. So, 16/8 + 18/32 = 41/16
    In mixed form: 29/16

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