Add 1/45 and 40/32
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 8/32
1/45 + 40/32 is 229/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
40/32 = 40 × 45/32 × 45 = 1800/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1440 + 1800/1440 = 32 + 1800/1440 = 1832/1440 - 1832/1440 simplified gives 229/180
- So, 1/45 + 40/32 = 229/180
In mixed form: 149/180
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