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Add 36/32 and 1/18

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 1/18

36/32 + 1/18 is 85/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    36/32 = 36 × 9/32 × 9 = 324/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/288 + 16/288 = 324 + 16/288 = 340/288
  5. 340/288 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 36/32 + 1/18 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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