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Add 8/32 and 35/45

8/32 + 35/45 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    35/45 = 35 × 32/45 × 32 = 1120/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1440 + 1120/1440 = 360 + 1120/1440 = 1480/1440
  5. 1480/1440 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 8/32 + 35/45 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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