Add 35/32 and 20/18
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 1 2/18
35/32 + 20/18 is 635/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288 - Add the two like fractions:
315/288 + 320/288 = 315 + 320/288 = 635/288 - So, 35/32 + 20/18 = 635/288
In mixed form: 259/288
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