Add 16/5 and 36/32
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 4/32
16/5 + 36/32 is 173/40.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 32/5 × 32 = 512/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Add the two like fractions:
512/160 + 180/160 = 512 + 180/160 = 692/160 - 692/160 simplified gives 173/40
- So, 16/5 + 36/32 = 173/40
In mixed form: 413/40
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