Add 84/32 and 15/20
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 15/20
84/32 + 15/20 is 27/8.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
15/20 = 15 × 8/20 × 8 = 120/160 - Add the two like fractions:
420/160 + 120/160 = 420 + 120/160 = 540/160 - 540/160 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 84/32 + 15/20 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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