Add 32/20 and 30/64
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 30/64
32/20 + 30/64 is 331/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
32/20 = 32 × 16/20 × 16 = 512/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320 - Add the two like fractions:
512/320 + 150/320 = 512 + 150/320 = 662/320 - 662/320 simplified gives 331/160
- So, 32/20 + 30/64 = 331/160
In mixed form: 211/160
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