Add 45/14 and 7/32
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 7/32
45/14 + 7/32 is 769/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
45/14 = 45 × 16/14 × 16 = 720/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
7/32 = 7 × 7/32 × 7 = 49/224 - Add the two like fractions:
720/224 + 49/224 = 720 + 49/224 = 769/224 - So, 45/14 + 7/32 = 769/224
In mixed form: 397/224
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