Add 2/32 and 18/7
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 2 4/7
2/32 + 18/7 is 295/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
18/7 = 18 × 32/7 × 32 = 576/224 - Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 576/224 = 14 + 576/224 = 590/224 - 590/224 simplified gives 295/112
- So, 2/32 + 18/7 = 295/112
In mixed form: 271/112
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