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Add 12/45 and 42/32

1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 10/32

12/45 + 42/32 is 379/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/1440 + 1890/1440 = 384 + 1890/1440 = 2274/1440
  5. 2274/1440 simplified gives 379/240
  6. So, 12/45 + 42/32 = 379/240
    In mixed form: 1139/240

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