Add 9/32 and 4/20
9/32 + 4/20 is 77/160.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
4/20 = 4 × 8/20 × 8 = 32/160 - Add the two like fractions:
45/160 + 32/160 = 45 + 32/160 = 77/160 - So, 9/32 + 4/20 = 77/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/32+4/20 9/32+8/20 9/64+4/20 9/32+4/40 27/32+4/20 9/32+12/20 9/96+4/20 9/32+4/60 45/32+4/20 63/32+4/20 9/32+28/20