Add 20/10 and 6/32
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 6/32
20/10 + 6/32 is 35/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
20/10 = 20 × 16/10 × 16 = 320/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Add the two like fractions:
320/160 + 30/160 = 320 + 30/160 = 350/160 - 350/160 simplified gives 35/16
- So, 20/10 + 6/32 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16
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