Add 2/32 and 2/20
2/32 + 2/20 is 13/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
2/20 = 2 × 8/20 × 8 = 16/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 16/160 = 10 + 16/160 = 26/160 - 26/160 simplified gives 13/80
- So, 2/32 + 2/20 = 13/80
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