Add 45/32 and 20/5
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 4 0/5
45/32 + 20/5 is 173/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
20/5 = 20 × 32/5 × 32 = 640/160 - Add the two like fractions:
225/160 + 640/160 = 225 + 640/160 = 865/160 - 865/160 simplified gives 173/32
- So, 45/32 + 20/5 = 173/32
In mixed form: 513/32
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