Add 18/32 and 1/45
18/32 + 1/45 is 421/720.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 45/32 × 45 = 810/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1440 + 32/1440 = 810 + 32/1440 = 842/1440 - 842/1440 simplified gives 421/720
- So, 18/32 + 1/45 = 421/720
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