Add 45/10 and 3/32
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 3/32
45/10 + 3/32 is 147/32.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Add the two like fractions:
720/160 + 15/160 = 720 + 15/160 = 735/160 - 735/160 simplified gives 147/32
- So, 45/10 + 3/32 = 147/32
In mixed form: 419/32
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