Add 20/32 and 8/75
20/32 + 8/75 is 439/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
8/75 = 8 × 32/75 × 32 = 256/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2400 + 256/2400 = 1500 + 256/2400 = 1756/2400 - 1756/2400 simplified gives 439/600
- So, 20/32 + 8/75 = 439/600
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