Add 32/9 and 1/45
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 1/45
32/9 + 1/45 is 161/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
32/9 = 32 × 5/9 × 5 = 160/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45 - Add the two like fractions:
160/45 + 1/45 = 160 + 1/45 = 161/45 - So, 32/9 + 1/45 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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