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Add 18/20 and 42/32

1st number: 18/20, 2nd number: 1 10/32

18/20 + 42/32 is 177/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    18/20 = 18 × 8/20 × 8 = 144/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/160 + 210/160 = 144 + 210/160 = 354/160
  5. 354/160 simplified gives 177/80
  6. So, 18/20 + 42/32 = 177/80
    In mixed form: 217/80

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