Add 7/32 and 20/40
7/32 + 20/40 is 23/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
7/32 = 7 × 5/32 × 5 = 35/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
20/40 = 20 × 4/40 × 4 = 80/160 - Add the two like fractions:
35/160 + 80/160 = 35 + 80/160 = 115/160 - 115/160 simplified gives 23/32
- So, 7/32 + 20/40 = 23/32
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