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Add 20/32 and 21/54

20/32 + 21/54 is 73/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    21/54 = 21 × 16/54 × 16 = 336/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/864 + 336/864 = 540 + 336/864 = 876/864
  5. 876/864 simplified gives 73/72
  6. So, 20/32 + 21/54 = 73/72
    In mixed form: 11/72

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