Add 5/18 and 42/32, Solve 5/18 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 5/18 and 42/32

1^st number: 5/18, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

5/18 + 42/32 is 229/144.

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,
42/32 = 42 × 9/32 × 9 = 378/288
Add the two like fractions:
80/288 + 378/288 = 80 + 378/288 = 458/288
458/288 simplified gives 229/144
So, 5/18 + 42/32 = 229/144
In mixed form: 185/144

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