Add 18/32 and 21/36
18/32 + 21/36 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
18/32 = 18 × 9/32 × 9 = 162/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
21/36 = 21 × 8/36 × 8 = 168/288 - Add the two like fractions:
162/288 + 168/288 = 162 + 168/288 = 330/288 - 330/288 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 18/32 + 21/36 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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