Add 32/2 and 10/45
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 10/45
32/2 + 10/45 is 146/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
32/2 = 32 × 45/2 × 45 = 1440/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/90 + 20/90 = 1440 + 20/90 = 1460/90 - 1460/90 simplified gives 146/9
- So, 32/2 + 10/45 = 146/9
In mixed form: 162/9
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