Add 18/9 and 15/32
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 15/32
18/9 + 15/32 is 79/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
18/9 = 18 × 32/9 × 32 = 576/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
576/288 + 135/288 = 576 + 135/288 = 711/288 - 711/288 simplified gives 79/32
- So, 18/9 + 15/32 = 79/32
In mixed form: 215/32
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