Add 45/32 and 36/45
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 36/45
45/32 + 36/45 is 353/160.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 32/45 × 32 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/1440 + 1152/1440 = 2025 + 1152/1440 = 3177/1440 - 3177/1440 simplified gives 353/160
- So, 45/32 + 36/45 = 353/160
In mixed form: 233/160
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