Add 32/18 and 27/96
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 27/96
32/18 + 27/96 is 593/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
32/18 = 32 × 16/18 × 16 = 512/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
512/288 + 81/288 = 512 + 81/288 = 593/288 - So, 32/18 + 27/96 = 593/288
In mixed form: 217/288
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