Add 21/32 and 16/20
21/32 + 16/20 is 233/160.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
16/20 = 16 × 8/20 × 8 = 128/160 - Add the two like fractions:
105/160 + 128/160 = 105 + 128/160 = 233/160 - So, 21/32 + 16/20 = 233/160
In mixed form: 173/160
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