Add 36/32 and 42/45
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 42/45
36/32 + 42/45 is 247/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
36/32 = 36 × 45/32 × 45 = 1620/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1440 + 1344/1440 = 1620 + 1344/1440 = 2964/1440 - 2964/1440 simplified gives 247/120
- So, 36/32 + 42/45 = 247/120
In mixed form: 27/120
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