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Add 32/45 and 18/10

1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 1 8/10

32/45 + 18/10 is 113/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/90 + 162/90 = 64 + 162/90 = 226/90
  5. 226/90 simplified gives 113/45
  6. So, 32/45 + 18/10 = 113/45
    In mixed form: 223/45

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