Add 32/45 and 18/50
32/45 + 18/50 is 241/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
32/45 = 32 × 10/45 × 10 = 320/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
320/450 + 162/450 = 320 + 162/450 = 482/450 - 482/450 simplified gives 241/225
- So, 32/45 + 18/50 = 241/225
In mixed form: 116/225
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