Add 4/32 and 6/18
4/32 + 6/18 is 11/24.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
6/18 = 6 × 16/18 × 16 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 96/288 = 36 + 96/288 = 132/288 - 132/288 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 4/32 + 6/18 = 11/24
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