Add 32/2 and 14/9
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/9
32/2 + 14/9 is 158/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
32/2 = 32 × 9/2 × 9 = 288/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
14/9 = 14 × 2/9 × 2 = 28/18 - Add the two like fractions:
288/18 + 28/18 = 288 + 28/18 = 316/18 - 316/18 simplified gives 158/9
- So, 32/2 + 14/9 = 158/9
In mixed form: 175/9
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