Add 3/32 and 20/45
3/32 + 20/45 is 155/288.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1440 + 640/1440 = 135 + 640/1440 = 775/1440 - 775/1440 simplified gives 155/288
- So, 3/32 + 20/45 = 155/288
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