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Add 72/32 and 18/8

1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 2 2/8

72/32 + 18/8 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    72/32 = 72 × 1/32 × 1 = 72/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    18/8 = 18 × 4/8 × 4 = 72/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/32 + 72/32 = 72 + 72/32 = 144/32
  5. 144/32 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 72/32 + 18/8 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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