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Add 30/18 and 45/32

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 1 13/32

30/18 + 45/32 is 295/96.

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,
    30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    45/32 = 45 × 9/32 × 9 = 405/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/288 + 405/288 = 480 + 405/288 = 885/288
  5. 885/288 simplified gives 295/96
  6. So, 30/18 + 45/32 = 295/96
    In mixed form: 37/96

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