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Add 63/18 and 7/32

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 7/32

63/18 + 7/32 is 119/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    63/18 = 63 × 16/18 × 16 = 1008/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/288 + 63/288 = 1008 + 63/288 = 1071/288
  5. 1071/288 simplified gives 119/32
  6. So, 63/18 + 7/32 = 119/32
    In mixed form: 323/32

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