Add 81/5 and 2/32
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 2/32
81/5 + 2/32 is 1301/80.
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,
81/5 = 81 × 32/5 × 32 = 2592/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/160 + 10/160 = 2592 + 10/160 = 2602/160 - 2602/160 simplified gives 1301/80
- So, 81/5 + 2/32 = 1301/80
In mixed form: 1621/80
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