Add 32/28 and 4/18, Solve 1 4/28 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 32/28 and 4/18

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 4/18

32/28 + 4/18 is 86/63.

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,
4/18 = 4 × 14/18 × 14 = 56/252
Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 56/252 = 288 + 56/252 = 344/252
344/252 simplified gives 86/63
So, 32/28 + 4/18 = 86/63
In mixed form: 123/63

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