Add 81/32 and 5/75
1st number: 2 17/32, 2nd number: 5/75
81/32 + 5/75 is 1247/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
81/32 = 81 × 75/32 × 75 = 6075/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
6075/2400 + 160/2400 = 6075 + 160/2400 = 6235/2400 - 6235/2400 simplified gives 1247/480
- So, 81/32 + 5/75 = 1247/480
In mixed form: 2287/480
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