Add 20/32 and 5/20
20/32 + 5/20 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
100/160 + 40/160 = 100 + 40/160 = 140/160 - 140/160 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 20/32 + 5/20 = 7/8
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