Add 20/32 and 2/14
20/32 + 2/14 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 14 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
20/32 = 20 × 7/32 × 7 = 140/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
2/14 = 2 × 16/14 × 16 = 32/224 - Add the two like fractions:
140/224 + 32/224 = 140 + 32/224 = 172/224 - 172/224 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 20/32 + 2/14 = 43/56
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