Add 25/32 and 2/18
25/32 + 2/18 is 257/288.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Add the two like fractions:
225/288 + 32/288 = 225 + 32/288 = 257/288 - So, 25/32 + 2/18 = 257/288
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