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Add 81/30 and 5/32

1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 5/32

81/30 + 5/32 is 457/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    81/30 = 81 × 16/30 × 16 = 1296/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/480 + 75/480 = 1296 + 75/480 = 1371/480
  5. 1371/480 simplified gives 457/160
  6. So, 81/30 + 5/32 = 457/160
    In mixed form: 2137/160

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