Add 64/2 and 20/32
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 20/32
64/2 + 20/32 is 261/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
64/2 = 64 × 16/2 × 16 = 1024/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
20/32 = 20 × 1/32 × 1 = 20/32 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/32 + 20/32 = 1024 + 20/32 = 1044/32 - 1044/32 simplified gives 261/8
- So, 64/2 + 20/32 = 261/8
In mixed form: 325/8
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