Add 2/18 and 14/32
2/18 + 14/32 is 79/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 126/288 = 32 + 126/288 = 158/288 - 158/288 simplified gives 79/144
- So, 2/18 + 14/32 = 79/144
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