Add 32/20 and 50/16
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 3 2/16
32/20 + 50/16 is 189/40.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Add the two like fractions:
128/80 + 250/80 = 128 + 250/80 = 378/80 - 378/80 simplified gives 189/40
- So, 32/20 + 50/16 = 189/40
In mixed form: 429/40
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