Add 72/32 and 45/8, Solve 2 8/32 + 5 5/8 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 45/8

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

72/32 + 45/8 is 63/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
72/32 = 72 × 1/32 × 1 = 72/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
45/8 = 45 × 4/8 × 4 = 180/32
Add the two like fractions:
72/32 + 180/32 = 72 + 180/32 = 252/32
252/32 simplified gives 63/8
So, 72/32 + 45/8 = 63/8
In mixed form: 77/8

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