Add 20/32 and 1/6
20/32 + 1/6 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 16/96 = 60 + 16/96 = 76/96 - 76/96 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 20/32 + 1/6 = 19/24
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