Add 8/10 and 4/32
8/10 + 4/32 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
8/10 = 8 × 16/10 × 16 = 128/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Add the two like fractions:
128/160 + 20/160 = 128 + 20/160 = 148/160 - 148/160 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 8/10 + 4/32 = 37/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/10+4/32 8/10+8/32 8/20+4/32 8/10+4/64 24/10+4/32 8/10+12/32 8/30+4/32 8/10+4/96 40/10+4/32 8/10+20/32 8/50+4/32 56/10+4/32 8/10+28/32 8/70+4/32