Add 1/3 and 20/32
1/3 + 20/32 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
1/3 = 1 × 32/3 × 32 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
32/96 + 60/96 = 32 + 60/96 = 92/96 - 92/96 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 1/3 + 20/32 = 23/24
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