Add 32/20 and 5/45
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 5/45
32/20 + 5/45 is 77/45.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 20/180 = 288 + 20/180 = 308/180 - 308/180 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 32/20 + 5/45 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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