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Add 18/32 and 45/50

18/32 + 45/50 is 117/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    45/50 = 45 × 16/50 × 16 = 720/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/800 + 720/800 = 450 + 720/800 = 1170/800
  5. 1170/800 simplified gives 117/80
  6. So, 18/32 + 45/50 = 117/80
    In mixed form: 137/80

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