Add 72/32 and 6/5
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 1 1/5
72/32 + 6/5 is 69/20.
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,
6/5 = 6 × 32/5 × 32 = 192/160 - Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 192/160 = 360 + 192/160 = 552/160 - 552/160 simplified gives 69/20
- So, 72/32 + 6/5 = 69/20
In mixed form: 39/20
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