Add 28/5 and 1/32
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1/32
28/5 + 1/32 is 901/160.
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,
28/5 = 28 × 32/5 × 32 = 896/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Add the two like fractions:
896/160 + 5/160 = 896 + 5/160 = 901/160 - So, 28/5 + 1/32 = 901/160
In mixed form: 5101/160
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