Add 8/32 and 4/10
8/32 + 4/10 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 64/160 - Add the two like fractions:
40/160 + 64/160 = 40 + 64/160 = 104/160 - 104/160 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 8/32 + 4/10 = 13/20
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