Add 54/32 and 4/45
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 4/45
54/32 + 4/45 is 1279/720.
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,
54/32 = 54 × 45/32 × 45 = 2430/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
4/45 = 4 × 32/45 × 32 = 128/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/1440 + 128/1440 = 2430 + 128/1440 = 2558/1440 - 2558/1440 simplified gives 1279/720
- So, 54/32 + 4/45 = 1279/720
In mixed form: 1559/720
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