Add 40/32 and 1/20
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1/20
40/32 + 1/20 is 13/10.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
1/20 = 1 × 8/20 × 8 = 8/160 - Add the two like fractions:
200/160 + 8/160 = 200 + 8/160 = 208/160 - 208/160 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 40/32 + 1/20 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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