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Add 32/75 and 10/18

32/75 + 10/18 is 221/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    32/75 = 32 × 6/75 × 6 = 192/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/450 + 250/450 = 192 + 250/450 = 442/450
  5. 442/450 simplified gives 221/225
  6. So, 32/75 + 10/18 = 221/225

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