Add 18/32 and 7/16
18/32 + 7/16 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
7/16 = 7 × 2/16 × 2 = 14/32 - Add the two like fractions:
18/32 + 14/32 = 18 + 14/32 = 32/32 - 32/32 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 18/32 + 7/16 = 1/1
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