Add 81/5 and 9/32
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 9/32
81/5 + 9/32 is 2637/160.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/160 + 45/160 = 2592 + 45/160 = 2637/160 - So, 81/5 + 9/32 = 2637/160
In mixed form: 1677/160
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