Add 32/5 and 7/45
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 7/45
32/5 + 7/45 is 59/9.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
288/45 + 7/45 = 288 + 7/45 = 295/45 - 295/45 simplified gives 59/9
- So, 32/5 + 7/45 = 59/9
In mixed form: 65/9
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