Add 32/28 and 27/18
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 9/18
32/28 + 27/18 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
32/28 = 32 × 9/28 × 9 = 288/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
27/18 = 27 × 14/18 × 14 = 378/252 - Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 378/252 = 288 + 378/252 = 666/252 - 666/252 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 32/28 + 27/18 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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