Add 8/20 and 12/32
8/20 + 12/32 is 31/40.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 8/20 × 8 = 64/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 60/160 = 64 + 60/160 = 124/160 - 124/160 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 8/20 + 12/32 = 31/40
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