Add 1/2 and 2/32
1/2 + 2/32 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
1/2 = 1 × 16/2 × 16 = 16/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
16/32 + 2/32 = 16 + 2/32 = 18/32 - 18/32 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 1/2 + 2/32 = 9/16
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