Add 32/18 and 49/20
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 2 9/20
32/18 + 49/20 is 761/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
32/18 = 32 × 10/18 × 10 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 441/180 = 320 + 441/180 = 761/180 - So, 32/18 + 49/20 = 761/180
In mixed form: 441/180
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