Add 9/5 and 4/32
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 4/32
9/5 + 4/32 is 77/40.
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,
9/5 = 9 × 32/5 × 32 = 288/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Add the two like fractions:
288/160 + 20/160 = 288 + 20/160 = 308/160 - 308/160 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 9/5 + 4/32 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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