Add 8/5 and 18/32
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 18/32
8/5 + 18/32 is 173/80.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
256/160 + 90/160 = 256 + 90/160 = 346/160 - 346/160 simplified gives 173/80
- So, 8/5 + 18/32 = 173/80
In mixed form: 213/80
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