Add 4/32 and 30/45, Solve 4/32 + 30/45 as a fraction

Add 4/32 and 30/45

4/32 + 30/45 is 19/24.

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,
30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440
Add the two like fractions:
180/1440 + 960/1440 = 180 + 960/1440 = 1140/1440
1140/1440 simplified gives 19/24
So, 4/32 + 30/45 = 19/24

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