Add 5/10 and 27/32
5/10 + 27/32 is 43/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/160 + 135/160 = 80 + 135/160 = 215/160 - 215/160 simplified gives 43/32
- So, 5/10 + 27/32 = 43/32
In mixed form: 111/32
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