Add 9/20 and 10/32
9/20 + 10/32 is 61/80.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
10/32 = 10 × 5/32 × 5 = 50/160 - Add the two like fractions:
72/160 + 50/160 = 72 + 50/160 = 122/160 - 122/160 simplified gives 61/80
- So, 9/20 + 10/32 = 61/80
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