Add 2/5 and 63/32
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 31/32
2/5 + 63/32 is 379/160.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160 - Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 315/160 = 64 + 315/160 = 379/160 - So, 2/5 + 63/32 = 379/160
In mixed form: 259/160
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