Add 45/20 and 9/32
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 9/32
45/20 + 9/32 is 81/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 45/160 = 360 + 45/160 = 405/160 - 405/160 simplified gives 81/32
- So, 45/20 + 9/32 = 81/32
In mixed form: 217/32
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