Add 18/32 and 7/9
18/32 + 7/9 is 193/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
162/288 + 224/288 = 162 + 224/288 = 386/288 - 386/288 simplified gives 193/144
- So, 18/32 + 7/9 = 193/144
In mixed form: 149/144
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