Add 18/45 and 10/32
18/45 + 10/32 is 57/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1440 + 450/1440 = 576 + 450/1440 = 1026/1440 - 1026/1440 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 18/45 + 10/32 = 57/80
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