Add 7/32 and 3/5
7/32 + 3/5 is 131/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160 - Add the two like fractions:
35/160 + 96/160 = 35 + 96/160 = 131/160 - So, 7/32 + 3/5 = 131/160
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