Add 45/20 and 20/32
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 20/32
45/20 + 20/32 is 23/8.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 8/20 × 8 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 100/160 = 360 + 100/160 = 460/160 - 460/160 simplified gives 23/8
- So, 45/20 + 20/32 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8
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