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Add 45/32 and 2/5

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 2/5

45/32 + 2/5 is 289/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/160 + 64/160 = 225 + 64/160 = 289/160
  5. So, 45/32 + 2/5 = 289/160
    In mixed form: 1129/160

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