Add 32/45 and 7/12
32/45 + 7/12 is 233/180.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
128/180 + 105/180 = 128 + 105/180 = 233/180 - So, 32/45 + 7/12 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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