Add 42/32 and 16/18
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 16/18
42/32 + 16/18 is 317/144.
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,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
16/18 = 16 × 16/18 × 16 = 256/288 - Add the two like fractions:
378/288 + 256/288 = 378 + 256/288 = 634/288 - 634/288 simplified gives 317/144
- So, 42/32 + 16/18 = 317/144
In mixed form: 229/144
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