Add 18/20 and 8/32
18/20 + 8/32 is 23/20.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
144/160 + 40/160 = 144 + 40/160 = 184/160 - 184/160 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 18/20 + 8/32 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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