Add 15/20 and 50/32
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 18/32
15/20 + 50/32 is 37/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
15/20 = 15 × 8/20 × 8 = 120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
50/32 = 50 × 5/32 × 5 = 250/160 - Add the two like fractions:
120/160 + 250/160 = 120 + 250/160 = 370/160 - 370/160 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 15/20 + 50/32 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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