Add 32/18 and 8/6
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 1 2/6
32/18 + 8/6 is 28/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
32/18 = 32 × 1/18 × 1 = 32/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
8/6 = 8 × 3/6 × 3 = 24/18 - Add the two like fractions:
32/18 + 24/18 = 32 + 24/18 = 56/18 - 56/18 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 32/18 + 8/6 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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