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Add 45/36 and 5/32

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 5/32

45/36 + 5/32 is 45/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    45/36 = 45 × 8/36 × 8 = 360/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/288 + 45/288 = 360 + 45/288 = 405/288
  5. 405/288 simplified gives 45/32
  6. So, 45/36 + 5/32 = 45/32
    In mixed form: 113/32

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