Add 8/2 and 20/32
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 20/32
8/2 + 20/32 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
8/2 = 8 × 16/2 × 16 = 128/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
20/32 = 20 × 1/32 × 1 = 20/32 - Add the two like fractions:
128/32 + 20/32 = 128 + 20/32 = 148/32 - 148/32 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 8/2 + 20/32 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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