Add 20/2 and 42/32
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1 10/32
20/2 + 42/32 is 181/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
20/2 = 20 × 16/2 × 16 = 320/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32 - Add the two like fractions:
320/32 + 42/32 = 320 + 42/32 = 362/32 - 362/32 simplified gives 181/16
- So, 20/2 + 42/32 = 181/16
In mixed form: 115/16
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