Add 70/45 and 90/32
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 2 26/32
70/45 + 90/32 is 629/144.
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,
90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/1440 + 4050/1440 = 2240 + 4050/1440 = 6290/1440 - 6290/1440 simplified gives 629/144
- So, 70/45 + 90/32 = 629/144
In mixed form: 453/144
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