Add 18/20 and 14/32
18/20 + 14/32 is 107/80.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 8/20 × 8 = 144/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160 - Add the two like fractions:
144/160 + 70/160 = 144 + 70/160 = 214/160 - 214/160 simplified gives 107/80
- So, 18/20 + 14/32 = 107/80
In mixed form: 127/80
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