Add 24/5 and 27/32
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 27/32
24/5 + 27/32 is 903/160.
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,
24/5 = 24 × 32/5 × 32 = 768/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Add the two like fractions:
768/160 + 135/160 = 768 + 135/160 = 903/160 - So, 24/5 + 27/32 = 903/160
In mixed form: 5103/160
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