Add 49/32 and 3/5
1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 3/5
49/32 + 3/5 is 341/160.
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,
49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160 - Add the two like fractions:
245/160 + 96/160 = 245 + 96/160 = 341/160 - So, 49/32 + 3/5 = 341/160
In mixed form: 221/160
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