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Add 6/45 and 21/32

6/45 + 21/32 is 379/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    6/45 = 6 × 32/45 × 32 = 192/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    21/32 = 21 × 45/32 × 45 = 945/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1440 + 945/1440 = 192 + 945/1440 = 1137/1440
  5. 1137/1440 simplified gives 379/480
  6. So, 6/45 + 21/32 = 379/480

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