Add 14/32 and 3/5
14/32 + 3/5 is 83/80.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160 - Add the two like fractions:
70/160 + 96/160 = 70 + 96/160 = 166/160 - 166/160 simplified gives 83/80
- So, 14/32 + 3/5 = 83/80
In mixed form: 13/80
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