Add 54/45 and 30/32
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 30/32
54/45 + 30/32 is 171/80.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 32/45 × 32 = 1728/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
30/32 = 30 × 45/32 × 45 = 1350/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/1440 + 1350/1440 = 1728 + 1350/1440 = 3078/1440 - 3078/1440 simplified gives 171/80
- So, 54/45 + 30/32 = 171/80
In mixed form: 211/80
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