Add 32/8 and 54/5
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 10 4/5
32/8 + 54/5 is 74/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
32/8 = 32 × 5/8 × 5 = 160/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
54/5 = 54 × 8/5 × 8 = 432/40 - Add the two like fractions:
160/40 + 432/40 = 160 + 432/40 = 592/40 - 592/40 simplified gives 74/5
- So, 32/8 + 54/5 = 74/5
In mixed form: 144/5
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