Add 12/32 and 3/20
12/32 + 3/20 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
3/20 = 3 × 8/20 × 8 = 24/160 - Add the two like fractions:
60/160 + 24/160 = 60 + 24/160 = 84/160 - 84/160 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 12/32 + 3/20 = 21/40
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