Add 32/75 and 63/18
1st number: 32/75, 2nd number: 3 9/18
32/75 + 63/18 is 589/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
32/75 = 32 × 6/75 × 6 = 192/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450 - Add the two like fractions:
192/450 + 1575/450 = 192 + 1575/450 = 1767/450 - 1767/450 simplified gives 589/150
- So, 32/75 + 63/18 = 589/150
In mixed form: 3139/150
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/75+63/18 32/75+63/36 96/75+63/18 32/75+63/54 32/75+63/90