Add 45/40 and 25/32
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 25/32
45/40 + 25/32 is 61/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
45/40 = 45 × 4/40 × 4 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 125/160 = 180 + 125/160 = 305/160 - 305/160 simplified gives 61/32
- So, 45/40 + 25/32 = 61/32
In mixed form: 129/32
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