Add 70/20 and 63/32
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 1 31/32
70/20 + 63/32 is 175/32.
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,
70/20 = 70 × 8/20 × 8 = 560/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160 - Add the two like fractions:
560/160 + 315/160 = 560 + 315/160 = 875/160 - 875/160 simplified gives 175/32
- So, 70/20 + 63/32 = 175/32
In mixed form: 515/32
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