Add 36/32 and 5/20
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 5/20
36/32 + 5/20 is 11/8.
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,
36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 40/160 = 180 + 40/160 = 220/160 - 220/160 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 36/32 + 5/20 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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