Add 8/32 and 1/10
8/32 + 1/10 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
1/10 = 1 × 16/10 × 16 = 16/160 - Add the two like fractions:
40/160 + 16/160 = 40 + 16/160 = 56/160 - 56/160 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 8/32 + 1/10 = 7/20
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