Add 32/15 and 4/45
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 4/45
32/15 + 4/45 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
32/15 = 32 × 3/15 × 3 = 96/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Add the two like fractions:
96/45 + 4/45 = 96 + 4/45 = 100/45 - 100/45 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 32/15 + 4/45 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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