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Add 18/32 and 7/16

18/32 + 7/16 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 16 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    7/16 = 7 × 2/16 × 2 = 14/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/32 + 14/32 = 18 + 14/32 = 32/32
  5. 32/32 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 18/32 + 7/16 = 1/1

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