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Add 45/5 and 18/32

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 18/32

45/5 + 18/32 is 153/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    45/5 = 45 × 32/5 × 32 = 1440/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/160 + 90/160 = 1440 + 90/160 = 1530/160
  5. 1530/160 simplified gives 153/16
  6. So, 45/5 + 18/32 = 153/16
    In mixed form: 99/16

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