Add 70/32 and 9/45
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 9/45
70/32 + 9/45 is 191/80.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1440 + 288/1440 = 3150 + 288/1440 = 3438/1440 - 3438/1440 simplified gives 191/80
- So, 70/32 + 9/45 = 191/80
In mixed form: 231/80
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