Add 10/32 and 15/20
10/32 + 15/20 is 17/16.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
15/20 = 15 × 8/20 × 8 = 120/160 - Add the two like fractions:
50/160 + 120/160 = 50 + 120/160 = 170/160 - 170/160 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 10/32 + 15/20 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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