Add 5/20 and 15/32
5/20 + 15/32 is 23/32.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 8/20 × 8 = 40/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Add the two like fractions:
40/160 + 75/160 = 40 + 75/160 = 115/160 - 115/160 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 5/20 + 15/32 = 23/32
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