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Add 3/5 and 28/32

3/5 + 28/32 is 59/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/160 + 140/160 = 96 + 140/160 = 236/160
  5. 236/160 simplified gives 59/40
  6. So, 3/5 + 28/32 = 59/40
    In mixed form: 119/40

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