Add 1/20 and 1/32
1/20 + 1/32 is 13/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
1/20 = 1 × 8/20 × 8 = 8/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Add the two like fractions:
8/160 + 5/160 = 8 + 5/160 = 13/160 - So, 1/20 + 1/32 = 13/160
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