Add 18/32 and 18/5
1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 3 3/5
18/32 + 18/5 is 333/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 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 5 × 32 = 160,
18/5 = 18 × 32/5 × 32 = 576/160 - Add the two like fractions:
90/160 + 576/160 = 90 + 576/160 = 666/160 - 666/160 simplified gives 333/80
- So, 18/32 + 18/5 = 333/80
In mixed form: 413/80
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