Add 2/20 and 9/32
2/20 + 9/32 is 61/160.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 8/20 × 8 = 16/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
16/160 + 45/160 = 16 + 45/160 = 61/160 - So, 2/20 + 9/32 = 61/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/20+9/32 2/20+18/32 2/40+9/32 2/20+9/64 6/20+9/32 2/20+27/32 2/60+9/32 2/20+9/96 10/20+9/32 2/20+45/32 14/20+9/32 2/20+63/32