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Add 6/32 and 18/5

1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 3 3/5

6/32 + 18/5 is 303/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    18/5 = 18 × 32/5 × 32 = 576/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/160 + 576/160 = 30 + 576/160 = 606/160
  5. 606/160 simplified gives 303/80
  6. So, 6/32 + 18/5 = 303/80
    In mixed form: 363/80

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