Add 40/45 and 3/32
40/45 + 3/32 is 283/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1440 + 135/1440 = 1280 + 135/1440 = 1415/1440 - 1415/1440 simplified gives 283/288
- So, 40/45 + 3/32 = 283/288
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