Add 5/2 and 8/32
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/32
5/2 + 8/32 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
5/2 = 5 × 16/2 × 16 = 80/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
8/32 = 8 × 1/32 × 1 = 8/32 - Add the two like fractions:
80/32 + 8/32 = 80 + 8/32 = 88/32 - 88/32 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 5/2 + 8/32 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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