Add 32/18 and 12/36
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 12/36
32/18 + 12/36 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
32/18 = 32 × 2/18 × 2 = 64/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
64/36 + 12/36 = 64 + 12/36 = 76/36 - 76/36 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 32/18 + 12/36 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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