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Add 3/2 and 20/32

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 20/32

3/2 + 20/32 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    3/2 = 3 × 16/2 × 16 = 48/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    20/32 = 20 × 1/32 × 1 = 20/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/32 + 20/32 = 48 + 20/32 = 68/32
  5. 68/32 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 3/2 + 20/32 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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