Add 6/32 and 5/18
6/32 + 5/18 is 67/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288 - Add the two like fractions:
54/288 + 80/288 = 54 + 80/288 = 134/288 - 134/288 simplified gives 67/144
- So, 6/32 + 5/18 = 67/144
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