Add 14/18 and 10/32
14/18 + 10/32 is 157/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
14/18 = 14 × 16/18 × 16 = 224/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 90/288 = 224 + 90/288 = 314/288 - 314/288 simplified gives 157/144
- So, 14/18 + 10/32 = 157/144
In mixed form: 113/144
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