Add 70/45 and 42/32
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1 10/32
70/45 + 42/32 is 413/144.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1440 + 1890/1440 = 2240 + 1890/1440 = 4130/1440 - 4130/1440 simplified gives 413/144
- So, 70/45 + 42/32 = 413/144
In mixed form: 2125/144
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