Add 32/45 and 20/35
32/45 + 20/35 is 404/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
32/45 = 32 × 7/45 × 7 = 224/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
224/315 + 180/315 = 224 + 180/315 = 404/315 - So, 32/45 + 20/35 = 404/315
In mixed form: 189/315
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