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Add 30/45 and 18/32

30/45 + 18/32 is 59/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    18/32 = 18 × 45/32 × 45 = 810/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1440 + 810/1440 = 960 + 810/1440 = 1770/1440
  5. 1770/1440 simplified gives 59/48
  6. So, 30/45 + 18/32 = 59/48
    In mixed form: 111/48

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