Add 45/8 and 5/32
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 5/32
45/8 + 5/32 is 185/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
45/8 = 45 × 4/8 × 4 = 180/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
5/32 = 5 × 1/32 × 1 = 5/32 - Add the two like fractions:
180/32 + 5/32 = 180 + 5/32 = 185/32 - So, 45/8 + 5/32 = 185/32
In mixed form: 525/32
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