Add 20/12 and 20/32
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 20/32
20/12 + 20/32 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
20/12 = 20 × 8/12 × 8 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
160/96 + 60/96 = 160 + 60/96 = 220/96 - 220/96 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 20/12 + 20/32 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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