Add 32/18 and 36/48
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 36/48
32/18 + 36/48 is 91/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
32/18 = 32 × 8/18 × 8 = 256/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144 - Add the two like fractions:
256/144 + 108/144 = 256 + 108/144 = 364/144 - 364/144 simplified gives 91/36
- So, 32/18 + 36/48 = 91/36
In mixed form: 219/36
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