Add 18/32 and 16/75
18/32 + 16/75 is 931/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
18/32 = 18 × 75/32 × 75 = 1350/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
16/75 = 16 × 32/75 × 32 = 512/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2400 + 512/2400 = 1350 + 512/2400 = 1862/2400 - 1862/2400 simplified gives 931/1200
- So, 18/32 + 16/75 = 931/1200
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