Add 18/32 and 18/20
18/32 + 18/20 is 117/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
18/20 = 18 × 8/20 × 8 = 144/160 - Add the two like fractions:
90/160 + 144/160 = 90 + 144/160 = 234/160 - 234/160 simplified gives 117/80
- So, 18/32 + 18/20 = 117/80
In mixed form: 137/80
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