Add 14/16 and 18/32
14/16 + 18/32 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
14/16 = 14 × 2/16 × 2 = 28/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Add the two like fractions:
28/32 + 18/32 = 28 + 18/32 = 46/32 - 46/32 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 14/16 + 18/32 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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