Add 45/32 and 45/16
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 2 13/16
45/32 + 45/16 is 135/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
45/32 = 45 × 1/32 × 1 = 45/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
45/16 = 45 × 2/16 × 2 = 90/32 - Add the two like fractions:
45/32 + 90/32 = 45 + 90/32 = 135/32 - So, 45/32 + 45/16 = 135/32
In mixed form: 47/32
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