Add 45/10 and 45/32
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 1 13/32
45/10 + 45/32 is 189/32.
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,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Add the two like fractions:
720/160 + 225/160 = 720 + 225/160 = 945/160 - 945/160 simplified gives 189/32
- So, 45/10 + 45/32 = 189/32
In mixed form: 529/32
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