Add 16/18 and 7/32
16/18 + 7/32 is 319/288.
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,
16/18 = 16 × 16/18 × 16 = 256/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288 - Add the two like fractions:
256/288 + 63/288 = 256 + 63/288 = 319/288 - So, 16/18 + 7/32 = 319/288
In mixed form: 131/288
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