Add 12/32 and 18/45
12/32 + 18/45 is 31/40.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 45/32 × 45 = 540/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1440 + 576/1440 = 540 + 576/1440 = 1116/1440 - 1116/1440 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 12/32 + 18/45 = 31/40
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