Add 72/32 and 30/5
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 6 0/5
72/32 + 30/5 is 33/4.
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,
72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160 - Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 960/160 = 360 + 960/160 = 1320/160 - 1320/160 simplified gives 33/4
- So, 72/32 + 30/5 = 33/4
In mixed form: 81/4
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