Add 32/3 and 3/45
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 3/45
32/3 + 3/45 is 161/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
32/3 = 32 × 15/3 × 15 = 480/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Add the two like fractions:
480/45 + 3/45 = 480 + 3/45 = 483/45 - 483/45 simplified gives 161/15
- So, 32/3 + 3/45 = 161/15
In mixed form: 1011/15
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