Add 2/20 and 10/32
2/20 + 10/32 is 33/80.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 8/20 × 8 = 16/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
16/160 + 50/160 = 16 + 50/160 = 66/160 - 66/160 simplified gives 33/80
- So, 2/20 + 10/32 = 33/80
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