Add 45/5 and 20/32
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 20/32
45/5 + 20/32 is 77/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
45/5 = 45 × 32/5 × 32 = 1440/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/160 + 100/160 = 1440 + 100/160 = 1540/160 - 1540/160 simplified gives 77/8
- So, 45/5 + 20/32 = 77/8
In mixed form: 95/8
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