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Add 18/12 and 35/32

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 1 3/32

18/12 + 35/32 is 83/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    18/12 = 18 × 8/12 × 8 = 144/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/96 + 105/96 = 144 + 105/96 = 249/96
  5. 249/96 simplified gives 83/32
  6. So, 18/12 + 35/32 = 83/32
    In mixed form: 219/32

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