Add 14/18 and 25/32
14/18 + 25/32 is 449/288.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 16/18 × 16 = 224/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 225/288 = 224 + 225/288 = 449/288 - So, 14/18 + 25/32 = 449/288
In mixed form: 1161/288
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