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Add 2/32 and 84/45

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 39/45

2/32 + 84/45 is 463/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1440 + 2688/1440 = 90 + 2688/1440 = 2778/1440
  5. 2778/1440 simplified gives 463/240
  6. So, 2/32 + 84/45 = 463/240
    In mixed form: 1223/240

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