Add 12/5 and 3/32
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/32
12/5 + 3/32 is 399/160.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 32/5 × 32 = 384/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Add the two like fractions:
384/160 + 15/160 = 384 + 15/160 = 399/160 - So, 12/5 + 3/32 = 399/160
In mixed form: 279/160
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