Add 2/18 and 28/32
2/18 + 28/32 is 71/72.
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,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 252/288 = 32 + 252/288 = 284/288 - 284/288 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 2/18 + 28/32 = 71/72
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