Add 25/18 and 27/32, Solve 1 7/18 + 27/32 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 27/32

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 27/32

25/18 + 27/32 is 643/288.

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,
25/18 = 25 × 16/18 × 16 = 400/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288
Add the two like fractions:
400/288 + 243/288 = 400 + 243/288 = 643/288
So, 25/18 + 27/32 = 643/288
In mixed form: 267/288

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