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Add 1/32 and 75/16

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 4 11/16

1/32 + 75/16 is 151/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 16 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    75/16 = 75 × 2/16 × 2 = 150/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/32 + 150/32 = 1 + 150/32 = 151/32
  5. So, 1/32 + 75/16 = 151/32
    In mixed form: 423/32

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