Add 49/32 and 6/45
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 6/45
49/32 + 6/45 is 799/480.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1440 + 192/1440 = 2205 + 192/1440 = 2397/1440 - 2397/1440 simplified gives 799/480
- So, 49/32 + 6/45 = 799/480
In mixed form: 1319/480
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