Add 54/32 and 45/70
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 45/70
54/32 + 45/70 is 261/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
54/32 = 54 × 35/32 × 35 = 1890/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
45/70 = 45 × 16/70 × 16 = 720/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/1120 + 720/1120 = 1890 + 720/1120 = 2610/1120 - 2610/1120 simplified gives 261/112
- So, 54/32 + 45/70 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112
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