Add 18/32 and 10/16
18/32 + 10/16 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
10/16 = 10 × 2/16 × 2 = 20/32 - Add the two like fractions:
18/32 + 20/32 = 18 + 20/32 = 38/32 - 38/32 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 18/32 + 10/16 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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