Add 12/32 and 7/5
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 2/5
12/32 + 7/5 is 71/40.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
7/5 = 7 × 32/5 × 32 = 224/160 - Add the two like fractions:
60/160 + 224/160 = 60 + 224/160 = 284/160 - 284/160 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 12/32 + 7/5 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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