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Add 8/18 and 28/32

8/18 + 28/32 is 95/72.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/288 + 252/288 = 128 + 252/288 = 380/288
  5. 380/288 simplified gives 95/72
  6. So, 8/18 + 28/32 = 95/72
    In mixed form: 123/72

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