Add 32/28 and 5/18
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 5/18
32/28 + 5/18 is 179/126.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 70/252 = 288 + 70/252 = 358/252 - 358/252 simplified gives 179/126
- So, 32/28 + 5/18 = 179/126
In mixed form: 153/126
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