Add 8/3 and 20/32
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 20/32
8/3 + 20/32 is 79/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
8/3 = 8 × 32/3 × 32 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
256/96 + 60/96 = 256 + 60/96 = 316/96 - 316/96 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 8/3 + 20/32 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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