Add 20/32 and 1/45
20/32 + 1/45 is 233/360.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 45/32 × 45 = 900/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1440 + 32/1440 = 900 + 32/1440 = 932/1440 - 932/1440 simplified gives 233/360
- So, 20/32 + 1/45 = 233/360
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