Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 56/32 and 9/20

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 9/20

56/32 + 9/20 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    56/32 = 56 × 5/32 × 5 = 280/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
    9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/160 + 72/160 = 280 + 72/160 = 352/160
  5. 352/160 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 56/32 + 9/20 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com