Add 40/32 and 36/45
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 36/45
40/32 + 36/45 is 41/20.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 45/32 × 45 = 1800/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
36/45 = 36 × 32/45 × 32 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/1440 + 1152/1440 = 1800 + 1152/1440 = 2952/1440 - 2952/1440 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 40/32 + 36/45 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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