Add 8/5 and 14/32
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 14/32
8/5 + 14/32 is 163/80.
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,
8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Add the two like fractions:
256/160 + 70/160 = 256 + 70/160 = 326/160 - 326/160 simplified gives 163/80
- So, 8/5 + 14/32 = 163/80
In mixed form: 23/80
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