Add 10/32 and 45/20, Solve 10/32 + 2 5/20 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 45/20

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

10/32 + 45/20 is 41/16.

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,
45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160
Add the two like fractions:
50/160 + 360/160 = 50 + 360/160 = 410/160
410/160 simplified gives 41/16
So, 10/32 + 45/20 = 41/16
In mixed form: 29/16

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