Add 56/32 and 1/20
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 1/20
56/32 + 1/20 is 9/5.
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,
56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
1/20 = 1 × 8/20 × 8 = 8/160 - Add the two like fractions:
280/160 + 8/160 = 280 + 8/160 = 288/160 - 288/160 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 56/32 + 1/20 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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