Add 32/5 and 2/45
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 2/45
32/5 + 2/45 is 58/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
32/5 = 32 × 9/5 × 9 = 288/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Add the two like fractions:
288/45 + 2/45 = 288 + 2/45 = 290/45 - 290/45 simplified gives 58/9
- So, 32/5 + 2/45 = 58/9
In mixed form: 64/9
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