Add 45/30 and 9/32
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 9/32
45/30 + 9/32 is 57/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
45/30 = 45 × 16/30 × 16 = 720/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Add the two like fractions:
720/480 + 135/480 = 720 + 135/480 = 855/480 - 855/480 simplified gives 57/32
- So, 45/30 + 9/32 = 57/32
In mixed form: 125/32
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