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Add 18/5 and 14/32

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 14/32

18/5 + 14/32 is 323/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    18/5 = 18 × 32/5 × 32 = 576/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/160 + 70/160 = 576 + 70/160 = 646/160
  5. 646/160 simplified gives 323/80
  6. So, 18/5 + 14/32 = 323/80
    In mixed form: 43/80

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