Add 32/10 and 45/16
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 2 13/16
32/10 + 45/16 is 481/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
32/10 = 32 × 8/10 × 8 = 256/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80 - Add the two like fractions:
256/80 + 225/80 = 256 + 225/80 = 481/80 - So, 32/10 + 45/16 = 481/80
In mixed form: 61/80
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