Add 72/5 and 12/32
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 12/32
72/5 + 12/32 is 591/40.
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,
72/5 = 72 × 32/5 × 32 = 2304/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/160 + 60/160 = 2304 + 60/160 = 2364/160 - 2364/160 simplified gives 591/40
- So, 72/5 + 12/32 = 591/40
In mixed form: 1431/40
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