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Add 20/32 and 42/80

20/32 + 42/80 is 23/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 80 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    42/80 = 42 × 2/80 × 2 = 84/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/160 + 84/160 = 100 + 84/160 = 184/160
  5. 184/160 simplified gives 23/20
  6. So, 20/32 + 42/80 = 23/20
    In mixed form: 13/20

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