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Add 45/18 and 32/30

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 2/30

45/18 + 32/30 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 96/90 = 225 + 96/90 = 321/90
  5. 321/90 simplified gives 107/30
  6. So, 45/18 + 32/30 = 107/30
    In mixed form: 317/30

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