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Add 20/30 and 3/32

20/30 + 3/32 is 73/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/480 + 45/480 = 320 + 45/480 = 365/480
  5. 365/480 simplified gives 73/96
  6. So, 20/30 + 3/32 = 73/96

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