Add 54/20 and 10/32
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 10/32
54/20 + 10/32 is 241/80.
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,
54/20 = 54 × 8/20 × 8 = 432/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
432/160 + 50/160 = 432 + 50/160 = 482/160 - 482/160 simplified gives 241/80
- So, 54/20 + 10/32 = 241/80
In mixed form: 31/80
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