Add 5/18 and 28/32
5/18 + 28/32 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
80/288 + 252/288 = 80 + 252/288 = 332/288 - 332/288 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 5/18 + 28/32 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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