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Add 40/45 and 12/32

40/45 + 12/32 is 91/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    12/32 = 12 × 45/32 × 45 = 540/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/1440 + 540/1440 = 1280 + 540/1440 = 1820/1440
  5. 1820/1440 simplified gives 91/72
  6. So, 40/45 + 12/32 = 91/72
    In mixed form: 119/72

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