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Add 21/18 and 14/32

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 14/32

21/18 + 14/32 is 77/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    21/18 = 21 × 16/18 × 16 = 336/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/288 + 126/288 = 336 + 126/288 = 462/288
  5. 462/288 simplified gives 77/48
  6. So, 21/18 + 14/32 = 77/48
    In mixed form: 129/48

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