Add 42/18 and 32/45
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 32/45
42/18 + 32/45 is 137/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 64/90 = 210 + 64/90 = 274/90 - 274/90 simplified gives 137/45
- So, 42/18 + 32/45 = 137/45
In mixed form: 32/45
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