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Add 32/21 and 1/45

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1/45

32/21 + 1/45 is 487/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
    32/21 = 32 × 15/21 × 15 = 480/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/315 + 7/315 = 480 + 7/315 = 487/315
  5. So, 32/21 + 1/45 = 487/315
    In mixed form: 1172/315

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