Add 35/32 and 10/20
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 10/20
35/32 + 10/20 is 51/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
10/20 = 10 × 8/20 × 8 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
175/160 + 80/160 = 175 + 80/160 = 255/160 - 255/160 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 35/32 + 10/20 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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