Add 14/32 and 42/45
14/32 + 42/45 is 329/240.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1440 + 1344/1440 = 630 + 1344/1440 = 1974/1440 - 1974/1440 simplified gives 329/240
- So, 14/32 + 42/45 = 329/240
In mixed form: 189/240
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