Add 18/32 and 27/35
18/32 + 27/35 is 747/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1120 + 864/1120 = 630 + 864/1120 = 1494/1120 - 1494/1120 simplified gives 747/560
- So, 18/32 + 27/35 = 747/560
In mixed form: 1187/560
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