Add 15/5 and 5/32
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 5/32
15/5 + 5/32 is 101/32.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 32/5 × 32 = 480/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/160 + 25/160 = 480 + 25/160 = 505/160 - 505/160 simplified gives 101/32
- So, 15/5 + 5/32 = 101/32
In mixed form: 35/32
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