Add 40/45 and 32/75
40/45 + 32/75 is 296/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
32/75 = 32 × 3/75 × 3 = 96/225 - Add the two like fractions:
200/225 + 96/225 = 200 + 96/225 = 296/225 - So, 40/45 + 32/75 = 296/225
In mixed form: 171/225
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