Add 2/5 and 16/32
2/5 + 16/32 is 9/10.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 80/160 = 64 + 80/160 = 144/160 - 144/160 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 2/5 + 16/32 = 9/10
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