Add 18/8 and 32/36
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 32/36
18/8 + 32/36 is 113/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
32/36 = 32 × 2/36 × 2 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 64/72 = 162 + 64/72 = 226/72 - 226/72 simplified gives 113/36
- So, 18/8 + 32/36 = 113/36
In mixed form: 35/36
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