Add 32/9 and 2/18
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2/18
32/9 + 2/18 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
32/9 = 32 × 2/9 × 2 = 64/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18 - Add the two like fractions:
64/18 + 2/18 = 64 + 2/18 = 66/18 - 66/18 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 32/9 + 2/18 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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