Add 3/5 and 10/32
3/5 + 10/32 is 73/80.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
96/160 + 50/160 = 96 + 50/160 = 146/160 - 146/160 simplified gives 73/80
- So, 3/5 + 10/32 = 73/80
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