Add 32/15 and 4/18
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 4/18
32/15 + 4/18 is 106/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
32/15 = 32 × 6/15 × 6 = 192/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
192/90 + 20/90 = 192 + 20/90 = 212/90 - 212/90 simplified gives 106/45
- So, 32/15 + 4/18 = 106/45
In mixed form: 216/45
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