Add 5/2 and 81/32
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2 17/32
5/2 + 81/32 is 161/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
5/2 = 5 × 16/2 × 16 = 80/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
81/32 = 81 × 1/32 × 1 = 81/32 - Add the two like fractions:
80/32 + 81/32 = 80 + 81/32 = 161/32 - So, 5/2 + 81/32 = 161/32
In mixed form: 51/32
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