Add 24/32 and 5/18
24/32 + 5/18 is 37/36.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 80/288 = 216 + 80/288 = 296/288 - 296/288 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 24/32 + 5/18 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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