Add 2/32 and 56/45
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 11/45
2/32 + 56/45 is 941/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1440 + 1792/1440 = 90 + 1792/1440 = 1882/1440 - 1882/1440 simplified gives 941/720
- So, 2/32 + 56/45 = 941/720
In mixed form: 1221/720
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