Add 18/32 and 9/5
1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 1 4/5
18/32 + 9/5 is 189/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 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 5 × 32 = 160,
9/5 = 9 × 32/5 × 32 = 288/160 - Add the two like fractions:
90/160 + 288/160 = 90 + 288/160 = 378/160 - 378/160 simplified gives 189/80
- So, 18/32 + 9/5 = 189/80
In mixed form: 229/80
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