Add 14/18 and 9/32
14/18 + 9/32 is 305/288.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 81/288 = 224 + 81/288 = 305/288 - So, 14/18 + 9/32 = 305/288
In mixed form: 117/288
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