Add 5/75 and 1/32
5/75 + 1/32 is 47/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
1/32 = 1 × 75/32 × 75 = 75/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2400 + 75/2400 = 160 + 75/2400 = 235/2400 - 235/2400 simplified gives 47/480
- So, 5/75 + 1/32 = 47/480
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