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Add 35/32 and 12/45

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 12/45

35/32 + 12/45 is 653/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    35/32 = 35 × 45/32 × 45 = 1575/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1440 + 384/1440 = 1575 + 384/1440 = 1959/1440
  5. 1959/1440 simplified gives 653/480
  6. So, 35/32 + 12/45 = 653/480
    In mixed form: 1173/480

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