Add 1/32 and 18/5
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 3 3/5
1/32 + 18/5 is 581/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
18/5 = 18 × 32/5 × 32 = 576/160 - Add the two like fractions:
5/160 + 576/160 = 5 + 576/160 = 581/160 - So, 1/32 + 18/5 = 581/160
In mixed form: 3101/160
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