Add 30/20 and 18/32
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 18/32
30/20 + 18/32 is 33/16.
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,
30/20 = 30 × 8/20 × 8 = 240/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
240/160 + 90/160 = 240 + 90/160 = 330/160 - 330/160 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 30/20 + 18/32 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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