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Add 45/18 and 12/32

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 12/32

45/18 + 12/32 is 23/8.

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,
    45/18 = 45 × 16/18 × 16 = 720/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/288 + 108/288 = 720 + 108/288 = 828/288
  5. 828/288 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 45/18 + 12/32 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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