Add 2/18 and 42/32
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 10/32
2/18 + 42/32 is 205/144.
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,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 378/288 = 32 + 378/288 = 410/288 - 410/288 simplified gives 205/144
- So, 2/18 + 42/32 = 205/144
In mixed form: 161/144
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