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Add 32/18 and 5/9

1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 5/9

32/18 + 5/9 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    32/18 = 32 × 1/18 × 1 = 32/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/18 + 10/18 = 32 + 10/18 = 42/18
  5. 42/18 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 32/18 + 5/9 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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