Add 32/8 and 16/18
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 16/18
32/8 + 16/18 is 44/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
32/8 = 32 × 9/8 × 9 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 64/72 = 288 + 64/72 = 352/72 - 352/72 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 32/8 + 16/18 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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