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Add 18/32 and 7/45

18/32 + 7/45 is 517/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    18/32 = 18 × 45/32 × 45 = 810/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/1440 + 224/1440 = 810 + 224/1440 = 1034/1440
  5. 1034/1440 simplified gives 517/720
  6. So, 18/32 + 7/45 = 517/720

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