Add 32/18 and 7/5
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 1 2/5
32/18 + 7/5 is 143/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 126/90 = 160 + 126/90 = 286/90 - 286/90 simplified gives 143/45
- So, 32/18 + 7/5 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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