Add 20/50 and 20/32
20/50 + 20/32 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
20/50 = 20 × 16/50 × 16 = 320/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
20/32 = 20 × 25/32 × 25 = 500/800 - Add the two like fractions:
320/800 + 500/800 = 320 + 500/800 = 820/800 - 820/800 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 20/50 + 20/32 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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