Add 12/20 and 32/72
12/20 + 32/72 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
12/20 = 12 × 18/20 × 18 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 160/360 = 216 + 160/360 = 376/360 - 376/360 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 12/20 + 32/72 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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