Add 32/20 and 49/45
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1 4/45
32/20 + 49/45 is 121/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 196/180 = 288 + 196/180 = 484/180 - 484/180 simplified gives 121/45
- So, 32/20 + 49/45 = 121/45
In mixed form: 231/45
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