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Add 16/45 and 40/32

1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 8/32

16/45 + 40/32 is 289/180.

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,
    16/45 = 16 × 32/45 × 32 = 512/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    40/32 = 40 × 45/32 × 45 = 1800/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/1440 + 1800/1440 = 512 + 1800/1440 = 2312/1440
  5. 2312/1440 simplified gives 289/180
  6. So, 16/45 + 40/32 = 289/180
    In mixed form: 1109/180

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