Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 70/32 and 18/45

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 18/45

70/32 + 18/45 is 207/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1440 + 576/1440 = 3150 + 576/1440 = 3726/1440
  5. 3726/1440 simplified gives 207/80
  6. So, 70/32 + 18/45 = 207/80
    In mixed form: 247/80

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com