Add 2/14 and 32/18
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 14/18
2/14 + 32/18 is 121/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126 - Add the two like fractions:
18/126 + 224/126 = 18 + 224/126 = 242/126 - 242/126 simplified gives 121/63
- So, 2/14 + 32/18 = 121/63
In mixed form: 158/63
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