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Add 32/5 and 30/18

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 1 12/18

32/5 + 30/18 is 121/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    32/5 = 32 × 18/5 × 18 = 576/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/90 + 150/90 = 576 + 150/90 = 726/90
  5. 726/90 simplified gives 121/15
  6. So, 32/5 + 30/18 = 121/15
    In mixed form: 81/15

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