Add 45/32 and 75/45
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 1 30/45
45/32 + 75/45 is 295/96.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 32/45 × 32 = 2400/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/1440 + 2400/1440 = 2025 + 2400/1440 = 4425/1440 - 4425/1440 simplified gives 295/96
- So, 45/32 + 75/45 = 295/96
In mixed form: 37/96
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