Add 7/45 and 30/32
7/45 + 30/32 is 787/720.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
30/32 = 30 × 45/32 × 45 = 1350/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
224/1440 + 1350/1440 = 224 + 1350/1440 = 1574/1440 - 1574/1440 simplified gives 787/720
- So, 7/45 + 30/32 = 787/720
In mixed form: 167/720
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