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Add 18/32 and 9/35

18/32 + 9/35 is 459/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    9/35 = 9 × 32/35 × 32 = 288/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1120 + 288/1120 = 630 + 288/1120 = 918/1120
  5. 918/1120 simplified gives 459/560
  6. So, 18/32 + 9/35 = 459/560

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