Add 32/45 and 63/12
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 5 3/12
32/45 + 63/12 is 1073/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
63/12 = 63 × 15/12 × 15 = 945/180 - Add the two like fractions:
128/180 + 945/180 = 128 + 945/180 = 1073/180 - So, 32/45 + 63/12 = 1073/180
In mixed form: 5173/180
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