Add 2/32 and 49/5
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 9 4/5
2/32 + 49/5 is 789/80.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
49/5 = 49 × 32/5 × 32 = 1568/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 1568/160 = 10 + 1568/160 = 1578/160 - 1578/160 simplified gives 789/80
- So, 2/32 + 49/5 = 789/80
In mixed form: 969/80
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