Add 32/18 and 27/72
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 27/72
32/18 + 27/72 is 155/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
32/18 = 32 × 4/18 × 4 = 128/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
128/72 + 27/72 = 128 + 27/72 = 155/72 - So, 32/18 + 27/72 = 155/72
In mixed form: 211/72
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