Add 32/18 and 5/20
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 5/20
32/18 + 5/20 is 73/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
32/18 = 32 × 10/18 × 10 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 45/180 = 320 + 45/180 = 365/180 - 365/180 simplified gives 73/36
- So, 32/18 + 5/20 = 73/36
In mixed form: 21/36
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