Add 45/16 and 5/32
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 5/32
45/16 + 5/32 is 95/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
45/16 = 45 × 2/16 × 2 = 90/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32 - Add the two like fractions:
90/32 + 5/32 = 90 + 5/32 = 95/32 - So, 45/16 + 5/32 = 95/32
In mixed form: 231/32
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