Add 20/32 and 20/25
20/32 + 20/25 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
20/25 = 20 × 32/25 × 32 = 640/800 - Add the two like fractions:
500/800 + 640/800 = 500 + 640/800 = 1140/800 - 1140/800 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 20/32 + 20/25 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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