Add 1/32 and 63/20
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 3 3/20
1/32 + 63/20 is 509/160.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
63/20 = 63 × 8/20 × 8 = 504/160 - Add the two like fractions:
5/160 + 504/160 = 5 + 504/160 = 509/160 - So, 1/32 + 63/20 = 509/160
In mixed form: 329/160
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