Add 6/32 and 49/45, Solve 6/32 + 1 4/45 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 49/45

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

6/32 + 49/45 is 919/720.

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,
49/45 = 49 × 32/45 × 32 = 1568/1440
Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 1568/1440 = 270 + 1568/1440 = 1838/1440
1838/1440 simplified gives 919/720
So, 6/32 + 49/45 = 919/720
In mixed form: 1199/720

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