Add 6/8 and 32/18
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 1 14/18
6/8 + 32/18 is 91/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
32/18 = 32 × 4/18 × 4 = 128/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 128/72 = 54 + 128/72 = 182/72 - 182/72 simplified gives 91/36
- So, 6/8 + 32/18 = 91/36
In mixed form: 219/36
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