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Add 18/32 and 80/75

1^st number: 18/32, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

18/32 + 80/75 is 391/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   18/32 = 18 × 75/32 × 75 = 1350/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   80/75 = 80 × 32/75 × 32 = 2560/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/2400 + 2560/2400 = 1350 + 2560/2400 = 3910/2400
5. 3910/2400 simplified gives 391/240
6. So, 18/32 + 80/75 = 391/240
   In mixed form: 1151/240

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