Add 9/32 and 15/45
9/32 + 15/45 is 59/96.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 45/32 × 45 = 405/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
405/1440 + 480/1440 = 405 + 480/1440 = 885/1440 - 885/1440 simplified gives 59/96
- So, 9/32 + 15/45 = 59/96
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