Add 32/2 and 28/45
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 28/45
32/2 + 28/45 is 748/45.
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,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/90 + 56/90 = 1440 + 56/90 = 1496/90 - 1496/90 simplified gives 748/45
- So, 32/2 + 28/45 = 748/45
In mixed form: 1628/45
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