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Add 5/32 and 2/8

5/32 + 2/8 is 13/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    2/8 = 2 × 4/8 × 4 = 8/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/32 + 8/32 = 5 + 8/32 = 13/32
  5. So, 5/32 + 2/8 = 13/32

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