Add 7/32 and 8/5
1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 1 3/5
7/32 + 8/5 is 291/160.
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,
8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160 - Add the two like fractions:
35/160 + 256/160 = 35 + 256/160 = 291/160 - So, 7/32 + 8/5 = 291/160
In mixed form: 1131/160
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