Add 25/32 and 30/18, Solve 25/32 + 1 12/18 as a fraction

Add 25/32 and 30/18

1^st number: 25/32, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

25/32 + 30/18 is 235/96.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
Add the two like fractions:
225/288 + 480/288 = 225 + 480/288 = 705/288
705/288 simplified gives 235/96
So, 25/32 + 30/18 = 235/96
In mixed form: 243/96

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