Add 18/20 and 25/32
18/20 + 25/32 is 269/160.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 8/20 × 8 = 144/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
25/32 = 25 × 5/32 × 5 = 125/160 - Add the two like fractions:
144/160 + 125/160 = 144 + 125/160 = 269/160 - So, 18/20 + 25/32 = 269/160
In mixed form: 1109/160
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