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Add 32/18 and 45/7

1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 6 3/7

32/18 + 45/7 is 517/63.

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,
    45/7 = 45 × 18/7 × 18 = 810/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/126 + 810/126 = 224 + 810/126 = 1034/126
  5. 1034/126 simplified gives 517/63
  6. So, 32/18 + 45/7 = 517/63
    In mixed form: 813/63

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