Add 14/10 and 20/32
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 20/32
14/10 + 20/32 is 81/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
14/10 = 14 × 16/10 × 16 = 224/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
224/160 + 100/160 = 224 + 100/160 = 324/160 - 324/160 simplified gives 81/40
- So, 14/10 + 20/32 = 81/40
In mixed form: 21/40
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