Add 75/20 and 1/32
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1/32
75/20 + 1/32 is 121/32.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 8/20 × 8 = 600/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Add the two like fractions:
600/160 + 5/160 = 600 + 5/160 = 605/160 - 605/160 simplified gives 121/32
- So, 75/20 + 1/32 = 121/32
In mixed form: 325/32
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