Add 56/5 and 1/32
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 1/32
56/5 + 1/32 is 1797/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
56/5 = 56 × 32/5 × 32 = 1792/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/160 + 5/160 = 1792 + 5/160 = 1797/160 - So, 56/5 + 1/32 = 1797/160
In mixed form: 1137/160
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