Add 45/32 and 5/45, Solve 1 13/32 + 5/45 as a fraction

Add 45/32 and 5/45

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 5/45

45/32 + 5/45 is 437/288.

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,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440
Add the two like fractions:
2025/1440 + 160/1440 = 2025 + 160/1440 = 2185/1440
2185/1440 simplified gives 437/288
So, 45/32 + 5/45 = 437/288
In mixed form: 1149/288

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