Add 63/20 and 18/32
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 18/32
63/20 + 18/32 is 297/80.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 8/20 × 8 = 504/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
504/160 + 90/160 = 504 + 90/160 = 594/160 - 594/160 simplified gives 297/80
- So, 63/20 + 18/32 = 297/80
In mixed form: 357/80
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