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Add 81/32 and 8/5

1st number: 2 17/32, 2nd number: 1 3/5

81/32 + 8/5 is 661/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    81/32 = 81 × 5/32 × 5 = 405/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/160 + 256/160 = 405 + 256/160 = 661/160
  5. So, 81/32 + 8/5 = 661/160
    In mixed form: 421/160

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