Add 32/45 and 40/10
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 4 0/10
32/45 + 40/10 is 212/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Add the two like fractions:
64/90 + 360/90 = 64 + 360/90 = 424/90 - 424/90 simplified gives 212/45
- So, 32/45 + 40/10 = 212/45
In mixed form: 432/45
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