Add 32/20 and 40/56
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 40/56
32/20 + 40/56 is 81/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
32/20 = 32 × 14/20 × 14 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
448/280 + 200/280 = 448 + 200/280 = 648/280 - 648/280 simplified gives 81/35
- So, 32/20 + 40/56 = 81/35
In mixed form: 211/35
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