Add 10/2 and 4/32
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 4/32
10/2 + 4/32 is 41/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
10/2 = 10 × 16/2 × 16 = 160/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32 - Add the two like fractions:
160/32 + 4/32 = 160 + 4/32 = 164/32 - 164/32 simplified gives 41/8
- So, 10/2 + 4/32 = 41/8
In mixed form: 51/8
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