Add 4/32 and 70/45
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 1 25/45
4/32 + 70/45 is 121/72.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1440 + 2240/1440 = 180 + 2240/1440 = 2420/1440 - 2420/1440 simplified gives 121/72
- So, 4/32 + 70/45 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72
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