Add 70/32 and 6/20
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 6/20
70/32 + 6/20 is 199/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
6/20 = 6 × 8/20 × 8 = 48/160 - Add the two like fractions:
350/160 + 48/160 = 350 + 48/160 = 398/160 - 398/160 simplified gives 199/80
- So, 70/32 + 6/20 = 199/80
In mixed form: 239/80
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