Add 20/32 and 42/10
1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 4 2/10
20/32 + 42/10 is 193/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 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 10 × 16 = 160,
42/10 = 42 × 16/10 × 16 = 672/160 - Add the two like fractions:
100/160 + 672/160 = 100 + 672/160 = 772/160 - 772/160 simplified gives 193/40
- So, 20/32 + 42/10 = 193/40
In mixed form: 433/40
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