Add 32/20 and 75/32
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 2 11/32
32/20 + 75/32 is 631/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
32/20 = 32 × 8/20 × 8 = 256/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160 - Add the two like fractions:
256/160 + 375/160 = 256 + 375/160 = 631/160 - So, 32/20 + 75/32 = 631/160
In mixed form: 3151/160
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