Add 4/18 and 25/32, Solve 4/18 + 25/32 as a fraction

Add 4/18 and 25/32

4/18 + 25/32 is 289/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 225/288 = 64 + 225/288 = 289/288
So, 4/18 + 25/32 = 289/288
In mixed form: 11/288

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