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Add 4/18 and 20/32

4/18 + 20/32 is 61/72.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/288 + 180/288 = 64 + 180/288 = 244/288
  5. 244/288 simplified gives 61/72
  6. So, 4/18 + 20/32 = 61/72

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