Add 14/32 and 70/45
1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 1 25/45
14/32 + 70/45 is 287/144.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1440 + 2240/1440 = 630 + 2240/1440 = 2870/1440 - 2870/1440 simplified gives 287/144
- So, 14/32 + 70/45 = 287/144
In mixed form: 1143/144
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