Add 10/32 and 18/24
10/32 + 18/24 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
18/24 = 18 × 4/24 × 4 = 72/96 - Add the two like fractions:
30/96 + 72/96 = 30 + 72/96 = 102/96 - 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 10/32 + 18/24 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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