Add 5/32 and 40/24
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 16/24
5/32 + 40/24 is 175/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
40/24 = 40 × 4/24 × 4 = 160/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 160/96 = 15 + 160/96 = 175/96 - So, 5/32 + 40/24 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96
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