Add 20/32 and 50/10
1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 5 0/10
20/32 + 50/10 is 45/8.
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,
50/10 = 50 × 16/10 × 16 = 800/160 - Add the two like fractions:
100/160 + 800/160 = 100 + 800/160 = 900/160 - 900/160 simplified gives 45/8
- So, 20/32 + 50/10 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8
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