Add 45/32 and 20/48
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 20/48
45/32 + 20/48 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
20/48 = 20 × 2/48 × 2 = 40/96 - Add the two like fractions:
135/96 + 40/96 = 135 + 40/96 = 175/96 - So, 45/32 + 20/48 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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