Question

One third of a number added to one fifth of it gives 32. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

First lets show the number as x. So

1/3(x)+ 1/5(x) = 16 First get rid of the fractions by multiplying 15

5x + 3x = 240 Combine like terms

8x = 240 Divide by 8

x = 30 Plug 30 into the original equation and it should work out fine.

Answer 2

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3x+1/5x=32

x/3+x/5=32

5x+3x=32×15

8x=480

x=480/8

x=60