Add 32/5 and 28/16
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 1 12/16
32/5 + 28/16 is 163/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
28/16 = 28 × 5/16 × 5 = 140/80 - Add the two like fractions:
512/80 + 140/80 = 512 + 140/80 = 652/80 - 652/80 simplified gives 163/20
- So, 32/5 + 28/16 = 163/20
In mixed form: 83/20
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