Add 10/32 and 54/45, Solve 10/32 + 1 9/45 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 54/45

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

10/32 + 54/45 is 121/80.

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,
10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
54/45 = 54 × 32/45 × 32 = 1728/1440
Add the two like fractions:
450/1440 + 1728/1440 = 450 + 1728/1440 = 2178/1440
2178/1440 simplified gives 121/80
So, 10/32 + 54/45 = 121/80
In mixed form: 141/80

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