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Add 20/45 and 36/32

1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 1 4/32

20/45 + 36/32 is 113/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    36/32 = 36 × 45/32 × 45 = 1620/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/1440 + 1620/1440 = 640 + 1620/1440 = 2260/1440
  5. 2260/1440 simplified gives 113/72
  6. So, 20/45 + 36/32 = 113/72
    In mixed form: 141/72

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