Add 70/32 and 10/45
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 10/45
70/32 + 10/45 is 347/144.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
10/45 = 10 × 32/45 × 32 = 320/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1440 + 320/1440 = 3150 + 320/1440 = 3470/1440 - 3470/1440 simplified gives 347/144
- So, 70/32 + 10/45 = 347/144
In mixed form: 259/144
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