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Add 9/18 and 32/10

1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 3 2/10

9/18 + 32/10 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/90 + 288/90 = 45 + 288/90 = 333/90
  5. 333/90 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 9/18 + 32/10 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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