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Add 18/32 and 3/36

18/32 + 3/36 is 31/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    18/32 = 18 × 9/32 × 9 = 162/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/288 + 24/288 = 162 + 24/288 = 186/288
  5. 186/288 simplified gives 31/48
  6. So, 18/32 + 3/36 = 31/48

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