Add 2/32 and 36/45
2/32 + 36/45 is 69/80.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
36/45 = 36 × 32/45 × 32 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1440 + 1152/1440 = 90 + 1152/1440 = 1242/1440 - 1242/1440 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 2/32 + 36/45 = 69/80
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