Add 32/20 and 1/16
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1/16
32/20 + 1/16 is 133/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
32/20 = 32 × 4/20 × 4 = 128/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80 - Add the two like fractions:
128/80 + 5/80 = 128 + 5/80 = 133/80 - So, 32/20 + 1/16 = 133/80
In mixed form: 153/80
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