Add 84/32 and 1/5
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1/5
84/32 + 1/5 is 113/40.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
1/5 = 1 × 32/5 × 32 = 32/160 - Add the two like fractions:
420/160 + 32/160 = 420 + 32/160 = 452/160 - 452/160 simplified gives 113/40
- So, 84/32 + 1/5 = 113/40
In mixed form: 233/40
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