Add 20/32 and 3/40
20/32 + 3/40 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160 - Add the two like fractions:
100/160 + 12/160 = 100 + 12/160 = 112/160 - 112/160 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 20/32 + 3/40 = 7/10
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