Add 8/20 and 9/32
8/20 + 9/32 is 109/160.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Add the two like fractions:
64/160 + 45/160 = 64 + 45/160 = 109/160 - So, 8/20 + 9/32 = 109/160
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