Add 40/32 and 42/45, Solve 1 8/32 + 42/45 as a fraction

Add 40/32 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 42/45

40/32 + 42/45 is 131/60.

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,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1440 + 1344/1440 = 1800 + 1344/1440 = 3144/1440
3144/1440 simplified gives 131/60
So, 40/32 + 42/45 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60

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