Add 32/16 and 42/18
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 2 6/18
32/16 + 42/18 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
32/16 = 32 × 9/16 × 9 = 288/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144 - Add the two like fractions:
288/144 + 336/144 = 288 + 336/144 = 624/144 - 624/144 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 32/16 + 42/18 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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