Add 32/45 and 27/40
32/45 + 27/40 is 499/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Add the two like fractions:
256/360 + 243/360 = 256 + 243/360 = 499/360 - So, 32/45 + 27/40 = 499/360
In mixed form: 1139/360
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