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Add 45/32 and 45/18

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

45/32 + 45/18 is 125/32.

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,
   45/32 = 45 × 9/32 × 9 = 405/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   45/18 = 45 × 16/18 × 16 = 720/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/288 + 720/288 = 405 + 720/288 = 1125/288
5. 1125/288 simplified gives 125/32
6. So, 45/32 + 45/18 = 125/32
   In mixed form: 329/32

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