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Add 3/32 and 30/18

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 12/18

3/32 + 30/18 is 169/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/288 + 480/288 = 27 + 480/288 = 507/288
  5. 507/288 simplified gives 169/96
  6. So, 3/32 + 30/18 = 169/96
    In mixed form: 173/96

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