Add 2/32 and 35/20
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 15/20
2/32 + 35/20 is 29/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
35/20 = 35 × 8/20 × 8 = 280/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 280/160 = 10 + 280/160 = 290/160 - 290/160 simplified gives 29/16
- So, 2/32 + 35/20 = 29/16
In mixed form: 113/16
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