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Add 18/32 and 24/28

18/32 + 24/28 is 159/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    24/28 = 24 × 8/28 × 8 = 192/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/224 + 192/224 = 126 + 192/224 = 318/224
  5. 318/224 simplified gives 159/112
  6. So, 18/32 + 24/28 = 159/112
    In mixed form: 147/112

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