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Add 18/32 and 7/12

18/32 + 7/12 is 55/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    7/12 = 7 × 8/12 × 8 = 56/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/96 + 56/96 = 54 + 56/96 = 110/96
  5. 110/96 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 18/32 + 7/12 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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