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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
81/32 = 81 × 5/32 × 5 = 405/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
8/5 = 8 × 32/5 × 32 = 256/160 - Add the two like fractions:
405/160 + 256/160 = 405 + 256/160 = 661/160 - So, 81/32 + 8/5 = 661/160
In mixed form: 421/160
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