Add 49/32 and 10/45
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 10/45
49/32 + 10/45 is 505/288.
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,
49/32 = 49 × 45/32 × 45 = 2205/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
10/45 = 10 × 32/45 × 32 = 320/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1440 + 320/1440 = 2205 + 320/1440 = 2525/1440 - 2525/1440 simplified gives 505/288
- So, 49/32 + 10/45 = 505/288
In mixed form: 1217/288
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