Add 6/20 and 28/32
6/20 + 28/32 is 47/40.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 8/20 × 8 = 48/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Add the two like fractions:
48/160 + 140/160 = 48 + 140/160 = 188/160 - 188/160 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 6/20 + 28/32 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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