Add 32/45 and 70/36
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 1 34/36
32/45 + 70/36 is 239/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
128/180 + 350/180 = 128 + 350/180 = 478/180 - 478/180 simplified gives 239/90
- So, 32/45 + 70/36 = 239/90
In mixed form: 259/90
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