Add 32/8 and 21/45
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 21/45
32/8 + 21/45 is 67/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
32/8 = 32 × 45/8 × 45 = 1440/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/360 + 168/360 = 1440 + 168/360 = 1608/360 - 1608/360 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 32/8 + 21/45 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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