Add 45/32 and 27/10
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 2 7/10
45/32 + 27/10 is 657/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
27/10 = 27 × 16/10 × 16 = 432/160 - Add the two like fractions:
225/160 + 432/160 = 225 + 432/160 = 657/160 - So, 45/32 + 27/10 = 657/160
In mixed form: 417/160
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