Add 21/32 and 49/20
1st number: 21/32, 2nd number: 2 9/20
21/32 + 49/20 is 497/160.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 8/20 × 8 = 392/160 - Add the two like fractions:
105/160 + 392/160 = 105 + 392/160 = 497/160 - So, 21/32 + 49/20 = 497/160
In mixed form: 317/160
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