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Add 21/32 and 5/45

21/32 + 5/45 is 221/288.

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,
    21/32 = 21 × 45/32 × 45 = 945/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1440 + 160/1440 = 945 + 160/1440 = 1105/1440
  5. 1105/1440 simplified gives 221/288
  6. So, 21/32 + 5/45 = 221/288

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