Add 18/45 and 28/32
18/45 + 28/32 is 51/40.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 45/32 × 45 = 1260/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1440 + 1260/1440 = 576 + 1260/1440 = 1836/1440 - 1836/1440 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 18/45 + 28/32 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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