Add 32/8 and 1/32
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 1/32
32/8 + 1/32 is 129/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
32/8 = 32 × 4/8 × 4 = 128/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32 - Add the two like fractions:
128/32 + 1/32 = 128 + 1/32 = 129/32 - So, 32/8 + 1/32 = 129/32
In mixed form: 41/32
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