Add 32/4 and 1/45
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 1/45
32/4 + 1/45 is 361/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
32/4 = 32 × 45/4 × 45 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/180 + 4/180 = 1440 + 4/180 = 1444/180 - 1444/180 simplified gives 361/45
- So, 32/4 + 1/45 = 361/45
In mixed form: 81/45
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