Add 9/32 and 27/45, Solve 9/32 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 9/32 and 27/45

9/32 + 27/45 is 141/160.

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,
27/45 = 27 × 32/45 × 32 = 864/1440
Add the two like fractions:
405/1440 + 864/1440 = 405 + 864/1440 = 1269/1440
1269/1440 simplified gives 141/160
So, 9/32 + 27/45 = 141/160

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