Add 9/20 and 20/32
9/20 + 20/32 is 43/40.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 8/20 × 8 = 72/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Add the two like fractions:
72/160 + 100/160 = 72 + 100/160 = 172/160 - 172/160 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 9/20 + 20/32 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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