Add 12/5 and 2/32
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2/32
12/5 + 2/32 is 197/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
12/5 = 12 × 32/5 × 32 = 384/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Add the two like fractions:
384/160 + 10/160 = 384 + 10/160 = 394/160 - 394/160 simplified gives 197/80
- So, 12/5 + 2/32 = 197/80
In mixed form: 237/80
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