Add 32/40 and 49/45
1st number: 32/40, 2nd number: 1 4/45
32/40 + 49/45 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 392/360 = 288 + 392/360 = 680/360 - 680/360 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 32/40 + 49/45 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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