Add 21/32 and 4/18
21/32 + 4/18 is 253/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288 - Add the two like fractions:
189/288 + 64/288 = 189 + 64/288 = 253/288 - So, 21/32 + 4/18 = 253/288
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