Add 32/72 and 3/18
32/72 + 3/18 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 12/72 = 32 + 12/72 = 44/72 - 44/72 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 32/72 + 3/18 = 11/18
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