Add 27/45 and 4/32
27/45 + 4/32 is 29/40.
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,
27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1440 + 180/1440 = 864 + 180/1440 = 1044/1440 - 1044/1440 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 27/45 + 4/32 = 29/40
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