Add 32/18 and 35/36
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 35/36
32/18 + 35/36 is 11/4.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
64/36 + 35/36 = 64 + 35/36 = 99/36 - 99/36 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 32/18 + 35/36 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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