Add 16/20 and 20/32
16/20 + 20/32 is 57/40.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 8/20 × 8 = 128/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
128/160 + 100/160 = 128 + 100/160 = 228/160 - 228/160 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 16/20 + 20/32 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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