Add 32/18 and 5/10
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 5/10
32/18 + 5/10 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 45/90 = 160 + 45/90 = 205/90 - 205/90 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 32/18 + 5/10 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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