Add 3/32 and 30/18
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 12/18
3/32 + 30/18 is 169/96.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288 - Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 480/288 = 27 + 480/288 = 507/288 - 507/288 simplified gives 169/96
- So, 3/32 + 30/18 = 169/96
In mixed form: 173/96
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