Add 4/20 and 24/32
4/20 + 24/32 is 19/20.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 8/20 × 8 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160 - Add the two like fractions:
32/160 + 120/160 = 32 + 120/160 = 152/160 - 152/160 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 4/20 + 24/32 = 19/20
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