Add 10/32 and 30/5
1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 6 0/5
10/32 + 30/5 is 101/16.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160 - Add the two like fractions:
50/160 + 960/160 = 50 + 960/160 = 1010/160 - 1010/160 simplified gives 101/16
- So, 10/32 + 30/5 = 101/16
In mixed form: 65/16
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