Add 5/45 and 60/32
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 28/32
5/45 + 60/32 is 143/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1440 + 2700/1440 = 160 + 2700/1440 = 2860/1440 - 2860/1440 simplified gives 143/72
- So, 5/45 + 60/32 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72
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