Add 2/3 and 32/18
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 14/18
2/3 + 32/18 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
32/18 = 32 × 1/18 × 1 = 32/18 - Add the two like fractions:
12/18 + 32/18 = 12 + 32/18 = 44/18 - 44/18 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 2/3 + 32/18 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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