Add 32/45 and 98/40
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 2 18/40
32/45 + 98/40 is 569/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
98/40 = 98 × 9/40 × 9 = 882/360 - Add the two like fractions:
256/360 + 882/360 = 256 + 882/360 = 1138/360 - 1138/360 simplified gives 569/180
- So, 32/45 + 98/40 = 569/180
In mixed form: 329/180
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