Add 56/20 and 15/32
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 15/32
56/20 + 15/32 is 523/160.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 8/20 × 8 = 448/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Add the two like fractions:
448/160 + 75/160 = 448 + 75/160 = 523/160 - So, 56/20 + 15/32 = 523/160
In mixed form: 343/160
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