Add 32/7 and 40/45
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 40/45
32/7 + 40/45 is 344/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
32/7 = 32 × 45/7 × 45 = 1440/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/315 + 280/315 = 1440 + 280/315 = 1720/315 - 1720/315 simplified gives 344/63
- So, 32/7 + 40/45 = 344/63
In mixed form: 529/63
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