Add 32/35 and 16/18
32/35 + 16/18 is 568/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
32/35 = 32 × 18/35 × 18 = 576/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
16/18 = 16 × 35/18 × 35 = 560/630 - Add the two like fractions:
576/630 + 560/630 = 576 + 560/630 = 1136/630 - 1136/630 simplified gives 568/315
- So, 32/35 + 16/18 = 568/315
In mixed form: 1253/315
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