Add 32/45 and 40/48
32/45 + 40/48 is 139/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
32/45 = 32 × 16/45 × 16 = 512/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
40/48 = 40 × 15/48 × 15 = 600/720 - Add the two like fractions:
512/720 + 600/720 = 512 + 600/720 = 1112/720 - 1112/720 simplified gives 139/90
- So, 32/45 + 40/48 = 139/90
In mixed form: 149/90
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