Add 2/32 and 45/20
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 2 5/20
2/32 + 45/20 is 37/16.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 360/160 = 10 + 360/160 = 370/160 - 370/160 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 2/32 + 45/20 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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