Add 45/10 and 1/32
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 1/32
45/10 + 1/32 is 145/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
45/10 = 45 × 16/10 × 16 = 720/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Add the two like fractions:
720/160 + 5/160 = 720 + 5/160 = 725/160 - 725/160 simplified gives 145/32
- So, 45/10 + 1/32 = 145/32
In mixed form: 417/32
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