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Add 4/20 and 63/32

1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 1 31/32

4/20 + 63/32 is 347/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    4/20 = 4 × 8/20 × 8 = 32/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/160 + 315/160 = 32 + 315/160 = 347/160
  5. So, 4/20 + 63/32 = 347/160
    In mixed form: 227/160

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