Add 2/32 and 24/20
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 4/20
2/32 + 24/20 is 101/80.
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,
24/20 = 24 × 8/20 × 8 = 192/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 192/160 = 10 + 192/160 = 202/160 - 202/160 simplified gives 101/80
- So, 2/32 + 24/20 = 101/80
In mixed form: 121/80
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