Add 1/32 and 14/5
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 2 4/5
1/32 + 14/5 is 453/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
14/5 = 14 × 32/5 × 32 = 448/160 - Add the two like fractions:
5/160 + 448/160 = 5 + 448/160 = 453/160 - So, 1/32 + 14/5 = 453/160
In mixed form: 2133/160
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