Add 12/6 and 20/32
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 20/32
12/6 + 20/32 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
12/6 = 12 × 16/6 × 16 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 60/96 = 192 + 60/96 = 252/96 - 252/96 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 12/6 + 20/32 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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