Add 9/32 and 18/30
9/32 + 18/30 is 141/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
18/30 = 18 × 16/30 × 16 = 288/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 288/480 = 135 + 288/480 = 423/480 - 423/480 simplified gives 141/160
- So, 9/32 + 18/30 = 141/160
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