Add 8/45 and 14/32
8/45 + 14/32 is 443/720.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 32/45 × 32 = 256/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
256/1440 + 630/1440 = 256 + 630/1440 = 886/1440 - 886/1440 simplified gives 443/720
- So, 8/45 + 14/32 = 443/720
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