Add 32/20 and 40/7
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 5 5/7
32/20 + 40/7 is 256/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
40/7 = 40 × 20/7 × 20 = 800/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 800/140 = 224 + 800/140 = 1024/140 - 1024/140 simplified gives 256/35
- So, 32/20 + 40/7 = 256/35
In mixed form: 711/35
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