Add 18/32 and 3/36
18/32 + 3/36 is 31/48.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 8/36 × 8 = 24/288 - Add the two like fractions:
162/288 + 24/288 = 162 + 24/288 = 186/288 - 186/288 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 18/32 + 3/36 = 31/48
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