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Add 63/5 and 18/32

1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 18/32

63/5 + 18/32 is 1053/80.

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,
    63/5 = 63 × 32/5 × 32 = 2016/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/160 + 90/160 = 2016 + 90/160 = 2106/160
  5. 2106/160 simplified gives 1053/80
  6. So, 63/5 + 18/32 = 1053/80
    In mixed form: 1313/80

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