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Add 24/18 and 32/10

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 3 2/10

24/18 + 32/10 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 288/90 = 120 + 288/90 = 408/90
  5. 408/90 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 24/18 + 32/10 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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