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Add 32/18 and 42/7

1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 6 0/7

32/18 + 42/7 is 70/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    42/7 = 42 × 18/7 × 18 = 756/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/126 + 756/126 = 224 + 756/126 = 980/126
  5. 980/126 simplified gives 70/9
  6. So, 32/18 + 42/7 = 70/9
    In mixed form: 77/9

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