Add 32/18 and 2/7
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 2/7
32/18 + 2/7 is 130/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
224/126 + 36/126 = 224 + 36/126 = 260/126 - 260/126 simplified gives 130/63
- So, 32/18 + 2/7 = 130/63
In mixed form: 24/63
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