Add 32/40 and 45/90
32/40 + 45/90 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 180/360 = 288 + 180/360 = 468/360 - 468/360 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 32/40 + 45/90 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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