Add 4/5 and 5/32
4/5 + 5/32 is 153/160.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Add the two like fractions:
128/160 + 25/160 = 128 + 25/160 = 153/160 - So, 4/5 + 5/32 = 153/160
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