Add 72/32 and 14/20
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 14/20
72/32 + 14/20 is 59/20.
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,
72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
14/20 = 14 × 8/20 × 8 = 112/160 - Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 112/160 = 360 + 112/160 = 472/160 - 472/160 simplified gives 59/20
- So, 72/32 + 14/20 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20
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