Add 18/3 and 42/32
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/32
18/3 + 42/32 is 117/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
18/3 = 18 × 32/3 × 32 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 126/96 = 576 + 126/96 = 702/96 - 702/96 simplified gives 117/16
- So, 18/3 + 42/32 = 117/16
In mixed form: 75/16
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