Add 2/32 and 5/10
2/32 + 5/10 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 80/160 = 10 + 80/160 = 90/160 - 90/160 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 2/32 + 5/10 = 9/16
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