Add 20/32 and 20/84
20/32 + 20/84 is 145/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
20/84 = 20 × 8/84 × 8 = 160/672 - Add the two like fractions:
420/672 + 160/672 = 420 + 160/672 = 580/672 - 580/672 simplified gives 145/168
- So, 20/32 + 20/84 = 145/168
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