Add 5/10 and 8/32
5/10 + 8/32 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/160 + 40/160 = 80 + 40/160 = 120/160 - 120/160 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 5/10 + 8/32 = 3/4
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