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Add 45/32 and 5/18

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 5/18

45/32 + 5/18 is 485/288.

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,
    5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/288 + 80/288 = 405 + 80/288 = 485/288
  5. So, 45/32 + 5/18 = 485/288
    In mixed form: 1197/288

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