Add 20/32 and 20/24
20/32 + 20/24 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 80/96 = 60 + 80/96 = 140/96 - 140/96 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 20/32 + 20/24 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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