Add 6/32 and 40/45
6/32 + 40/45 is 155/144.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 1280/1440 = 270 + 1280/1440 = 1550/1440 - 1550/1440 simplified gives 155/144
- So, 6/32 + 40/45 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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