Add 5/32 and 18/20
5/32 + 18/20 is 169/160.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
18/20 = 18 × 8/20 × 8 = 144/160 - Add the two like fractions:
25/160 + 144/160 = 25 + 144/160 = 169/160 - So, 5/32 + 18/20 = 169/160
In mixed form: 19/160
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