Add 50/32 and 40/45
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 40/45
50/32 + 40/45 is 353/144.
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,
50/32 = 50 × 45/32 × 45 = 2250/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1440 + 1280/1440 = 2250 + 1280/1440 = 3530/1440 - 3530/1440 simplified gives 353/144
- So, 50/32 + 40/45 = 353/144
In mixed form: 265/144
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