Add 3/20 and 8/32
3/20 + 8/32 is 2/5.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
24/160 + 40/160 = 24 + 40/160 = 64/160 - 64/160 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 3/20 + 8/32 = 2/5
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