Add 3/32 and 14/5
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 2 4/5
3/32 + 14/5 is 463/160.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
14/5 = 14 × 32/5 × 32 = 448/160 - Add the two like fractions:
15/160 + 448/160 = 15 + 448/160 = 463/160 - So, 3/32 + 14/5 = 463/160
In mixed form: 2143/160
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