Add 4/5 and 24/32
4/5 + 24/32 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
4/5 = 4 × 32/5 × 32 = 128/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160 - Add the two like fractions:
128/160 + 120/160 = 128 + 120/160 = 248/160 - 248/160 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 4/5 + 24/32 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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