Add 42/45 and 2/32
42/45 + 2/32 is 239/240.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 32/45 × 32 = 1344/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1440 + 90/1440 = 1344 + 90/1440 = 1434/1440 - 1434/1440 simplified gives 239/240
- So, 42/45 + 2/32 = 239/240
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