Add 7/20 and 30/32
7/20 + 30/32 is 103/80.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 8/20 × 8 = 56/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Add the two like fractions:
56/160 + 150/160 = 56 + 150/160 = 206/160 - 206/160 simplified gives 103/80
- So, 7/20 + 30/32 = 103/80
In mixed form: 123/80
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