Add 32/10 and 21/45
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 21/45
32/10 + 21/45 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
288/90 + 42/90 = 288 + 42/90 = 330/90 - 330/90 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 32/10 + 21/45 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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