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Add 40/18 and 32/3

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 10 2/3

40/18 + 32/3 is 116/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    40/18 = 40 × 1/18 × 1 = 40/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    32/3 = 32 × 6/3 × 6 = 192/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/18 + 192/18 = 40 + 192/18 = 232/18
  5. 232/18 simplified gives 116/9
  6. So, 40/18 + 32/3 = 116/9
    In mixed form: 128/9

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