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Add 18/9 and 20/32

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 20/32

18/9 + 20/32 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    18/9 = 18 × 32/9 × 32 = 576/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/288 + 180/288 = 576 + 180/288 = 756/288
  5. 756/288 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 18/9 + 20/32 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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