Add 18/32 and 4/10
18/32 + 4/10 is 77/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160 - Add the two like fractions:
90/160 + 64/160 = 90 + 64/160 = 154/160 - 154/160 simplified gives 77/80
- So, 18/32 + 4/10 = 77/80
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