Add 14/32 and 1/18
14/32 + 1/18 is 71/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288 - Add the two like fractions:
126/288 + 16/288 = 126 + 16/288 = 142/288 - 142/288 simplified gives 71/144
- So, 14/32 + 1/18 = 71/144
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