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Add 18/4 and 42/32

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 1 10/32

18/4 + 42/32 is 93/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    18/4 = 18 × 8/4 × 8 = 144/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/32 + 42/32 = 144 + 42/32 = 186/32
  5. 186/32 simplified gives 93/16
  6. So, 18/4 + 42/32 = 93/16
    In mixed form: 513/16

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