Add 18/6 and 14/32
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 14/32
18/6 + 14/32 is 55/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
18/6 = 18 × 16/6 × 16 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 42/96 = 288 + 42/96 = 330/96 - 330/96 simplified gives 55/16
- So, 18/6 + 14/32 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16
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