Add 2/32 and 42/18
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 2 6/18
2/32 + 42/18 is 115/48.
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,
42/18 = 42 × 16/18 × 16 = 672/288 - Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 672/288 = 18 + 672/288 = 690/288 - 690/288 simplified gives 115/48
- So, 2/32 + 42/18 = 115/48
In mixed form: 219/48
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