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Add 70/45 and 81/32

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 2 17/32

70/45 + 81/32 is 1177/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    81/32 = 81 × 45/32 × 45 = 3645/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1440 + 3645/1440 = 2240 + 3645/1440 = 5885/1440
  5. 5885/1440 simplified gives 1177/288
  6. So, 70/45 + 81/32 = 1177/288
    In mixed form: 425/288

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