Add 75/32 and 8/20
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 8/20
75/32 + 8/20 is 439/160.
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,
75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
8/20 = 8 × 8/20 × 8 = 64/160 - Add the two like fractions:
375/160 + 64/160 = 375 + 64/160 = 439/160 - So, 75/32 + 8/20 = 439/160
In mixed form: 2119/160
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