Add 6/7 and 18/32
6/7 + 18/32 is 159/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
6/7 = 6 × 32/7 × 32 = 192/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224 - Add the two like fractions:
192/224 + 126/224 = 192 + 126/224 = 318/224 - 318/224 simplified gives 159/112
- So, 6/7 + 18/32 = 159/112
In mixed form: 147/112
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