Add 18/28 and 18/32
18/28 + 18/32 is 135/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
18/28 = 18 × 8/28 × 8 = 144/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224 - Add the two like fractions:
144/224 + 126/224 = 144 + 126/224 = 270/224 - 270/224 simplified gives 135/112
- So, 18/28 + 18/32 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112
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