Add 3/5 and 4/32
3/5 + 4/32 is 29/40.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Add the two like fractions:
96/160 + 20/160 = 96 + 20/160 = 116/160 - 116/160 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 3/5 + 4/32 = 29/40
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