Add 72/32 and 6/18, Solve 2 8/32 + 6/18 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 6/18

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 6/18

72/32 + 6/18 is 31/12.

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,
72/32 = 72 × 9/32 × 9 = 648/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
6/18 = 6 × 16/18 × 16 = 96/288
Add the two like fractions:
648/288 + 96/288 = 648 + 96/288 = 744/288
744/288 simplified gives 31/12
So, 72/32 + 6/18 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12

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