Add 8/32 and 3/45
8/32 + 3/45 is 19/60.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1440 + 96/1440 = 360 + 96/1440 = 456/1440 - 456/1440 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 8/32 + 3/45 = 19/60
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