Add 2/32 and 14/18
2/32 + 14/18 is 121/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
2/32 = 2 × 9/32 × 9 = 18/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
14/18 = 14 × 16/18 × 16 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 224/288 = 18 + 224/288 = 242/288 - 242/288 simplified gives 121/144
- So, 2/32 + 14/18 = 121/144
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