Add 2/32 and 63/20
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 3 3/20
2/32 + 63/20 is 257/80.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 8/20 × 8 = 504/160 - Add the two like fractions:
10/160 + 504/160 = 10 + 504/160 = 514/160 - 514/160 simplified gives 257/80
- So, 2/32 + 63/20 = 257/80
In mixed form: 317/80
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