Add 18/32 and 20/28
18/32 + 20/28 is 143/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/28 = 20 × 8/28 × 8 = 160/224 - Add the two like fractions:
126/224 + 160/224 = 126 + 160/224 = 286/224 - 286/224 simplified gives 143/112
- So, 18/32 + 20/28 = 143/112
In mixed form: 131/112
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