Add 30/32 and 42/45
30/32 + 42/45 is 449/240.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 45/32 × 45 = 1350/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1440 + 1344/1440 = 1350 + 1344/1440 = 2694/1440 - 2694/1440 simplified gives 449/240
- So, 30/32 + 42/45 = 449/240
In mixed form: 1209/240
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