Add 18/32 and 10/72
18/32 + 10/72 is 101/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
18/32 = 18 × 9/32 × 9 = 162/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288 - Add the two like fractions:
162/288 + 40/288 = 162 + 40/288 = 202/288 - 202/288 simplified gives 101/144
- So, 18/32 + 10/72 = 101/144
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