Add 1/18 and 2/32
1/18 + 2/32 is 17/144.
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,
1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Add the two like fractions:
16/288 + 18/288 = 16 + 18/288 = 34/288 - 34/288 simplified gives 17/144
- So, 1/18 + 2/32 = 17/144
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