Add 32/28 and 9/18, Solve 1 4/28 + 9/18 as a fraction

Add 32/28 and 9/18

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 9/18

32/28 + 9/18 is 23/14.

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,
9/18 = 9 × 14/18 × 14 = 126/252
Add the two like fractions:
288/252 + 126/252 = 288 + 126/252 = 414/252
414/252 simplified gives 23/14
So, 32/28 + 9/18 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14

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