Add 2/45 and 56/32
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 24/32
2/45 + 56/32 is 323/180.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 32/45 × 32 = 64/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1440 + 2520/1440 = 64 + 2520/1440 = 2584/1440 - 2584/1440 simplified gives 323/180
- So, 2/45 + 56/32 = 323/180
In mixed form: 1143/180
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