Add 12/20 and 24/32
12/20 + 24/32 is 27/20.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160 - Add the two like fractions:
96/160 + 120/160 = 96 + 120/160 = 216/160 - 216/160 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 12/20 + 24/32 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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