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Add 18/3 and 40/32

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 8/32

18/3 + 40/32 is 29/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    18/3 = 18 × 32/3 × 32 = 576/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/96 + 120/96 = 576 + 120/96 = 696/96
  5. 696/96 simplified gives 29/4
  6. So, 18/3 + 40/32 = 29/4
    In mixed form: 71/4

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