Add 4/32 and 1/45
4/32 + 1/45 is 53/360.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1440 + 32/1440 = 180 + 32/1440 = 212/1440 - 212/1440 simplified gives 53/360
- So, 4/32 + 1/45 = 53/360
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