Add 10/5 and 20/32
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 20/32
10/5 + 20/32 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
10/5 = 10 × 32/5 × 32 = 320/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
320/160 + 100/160 = 320 + 100/160 = 420/160 - 420/160 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 10/5 + 20/32 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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