Add 3/20 and 18/32
3/20 + 18/32 is 57/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
3/20 = 3 × 8/20 × 8 = 24/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
24/160 + 90/160 = 24 + 90/160 = 114/160 - 114/160 simplified gives 57/80
- So, 3/20 + 18/32 = 57/80
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