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Add 18/21 and 1/32

18/21 + 1/32 is 199/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    18/21 = 18 × 32/21 × 32 = 576/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/672 + 21/672 = 576 + 21/672 = 597/672
  5. 597/672 simplified gives 199/224
  6. So, 18/21 + 1/32 = 199/224

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