Add 45/75 and 4/32
45/75 + 4/32 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
45/75 = 45 × 32/75 × 32 = 1440/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
4/32 = 4 × 75/32 × 75 = 300/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/2400 + 300/2400 = 1440 + 300/2400 = 1740/2400 - 1740/2400 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 45/75 + 4/32 = 29/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/75+4/32 45/75+8/32 45/75+4/64 45/75+12/32 45/75+4/96 45/75+20/32 45/75+28/32