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Add 2/35 and 18/32

2/35 + 18/32 is 347/560.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/1120 + 630/1120 = 64 + 630/1120 = 694/1120
  5. 694/1120 simplified gives 347/560
  6. So, 2/35 + 18/32 = 347/560

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