Add 18/32 and 18/28, Solve 18/32 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 18/32 and 18/28

18/32 + 18/28 is 135/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
18/28 = 18 × 8/28 × 8 = 144/224
Add the two like fractions:
126/224 + 144/224 = 126 + 144/224 = 270/224
270/224 simplified gives 135/112
So, 18/32 + 18/28 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112

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