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Add 18/32 and 56/63

18/32 + 56/63 is 209/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    18/32 = 18 × 63/32 × 63 = 1134/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    56/63 = 56 × 32/63 × 32 = 1792/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/2016 + 1792/2016 = 1134 + 1792/2016 = 2926/2016
  5. 2926/2016 simplified gives 209/144
  6. So, 18/32 + 56/63 = 209/144
    In mixed form: 165/144

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