Add 32/8 and 14/20
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 14/20
32/8 + 14/20 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
32/8 = 32 × 5/8 × 5 = 160/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
14/20 = 14 × 2/20 × 2 = 28/40 - Add the two like fractions:
160/40 + 28/40 = 160 + 28/40 = 188/40 - 188/40 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 32/8 + 14/20 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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