Add 24/5 and 6/32
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 6/32
24/5 + 6/32 is 399/80.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Add the two like fractions:
768/160 + 30/160 = 768 + 30/160 = 798/160 - 798/160 simplified gives 399/80
- So, 24/5 + 6/32 = 399/80
In mixed form: 479/80
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