Add 20/32 and 42/80
20/32 + 42/80 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
42/80 = 42 × 2/80 × 2 = 84/160 - Add the two like fractions:
100/160 + 84/160 = 100 + 84/160 = 184/160 - 184/160 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 20/32 + 42/80 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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