Add 5/32 and 5/10
5/32 + 5/10 is 21/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
5/10 = 5 × 16/10 × 16 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
25/160 + 80/160 = 25 + 80/160 = 105/160 - 105/160 simplified gives 21/32
- So, 5/32 + 5/10 = 21/32
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