Add 45/32 and 15/45
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 15/45
45/32 + 15/45 is 167/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
45/32 = 45 × 45/32 × 45 = 2025/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/1440 + 480/1440 = 2025 + 480/1440 = 2505/1440 - 2505/1440 simplified gives 167/96
- So, 45/32 + 15/45 = 167/96
In mixed form: 171/96
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