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Add 18/6 and 32/7

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 4 4/7

18/6 + 32/7 is 53/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    32/7 = 32 × 6/7 × 6 = 192/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/42 + 192/42 = 126 + 192/42 = 318/42
  5. 318/42 simplified gives 53/7
  6. So, 18/6 + 32/7 = 53/7
    In mixed form: 74/7

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