Add 16/20 and 7/32
16/20 + 7/32 is 163/160.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Add the two like fractions:
128/160 + 35/160 = 128 + 35/160 = 163/160 - So, 16/20 + 7/32 = 163/160
In mixed form: 13/160
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