Add 32/2 and 8/18
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 8/18
32/2 + 8/18 is 148/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 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 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
288/18 + 8/18 = 288 + 8/18 = 296/18 - 296/18 simplified gives 148/9
- So, 32/2 + 8/18 = 148/9
In mixed form: 164/9
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