Add 8/18 and 28/32
8/18 + 28/32 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
28/32 = 28 × 9/32 × 9 = 252/288 - Add the two like fractions:
128/288 + 252/288 = 128 + 252/288 = 380/288 - 380/288 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 8/18 + 28/32 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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