Add 1/5 and 16/32
1/5 + 16/32 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
1/5 = 1 × 32/5 × 32 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
16/32 = 16 × 5/32 × 5 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
32/160 + 80/160 = 32 + 80/160 = 112/160 - 112/160 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 1/5 + 16/32 = 7/10
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