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Add 9/32 and 3/18

9/32 + 3/18 is 43/96.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/288 + 48/288 = 81 + 48/288 = 129/288
  5. 129/288 simplified gives 43/96
  6. So, 9/32 + 3/18 = 43/96

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