Add 32/18 and 10/9
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 1 1/9
32/18 + 10/9 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
32/18 = 32 × 1/18 × 1 = 32/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
10/9 = 10 × 2/9 × 2 = 20/18 - Add the two like fractions:
32/18 + 20/18 = 32 + 20/18 = 52/18 - 52/18 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 32/18 + 10/9 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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