Add 20/32 and 3/9
20/32 + 3/9 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
3/9 = 3 × 32/9 × 32 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
180/288 + 96/288 = 180 + 96/288 = 276/288 - 276/288 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 20/32 + 3/9 = 23/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/32+3/9 20/32+6/9 20/64+3/9 20/32+3/18 60/32+3/9 20/96+3/9 20/32+3/27 20/32+15/9 20/32+3/45 20/32+21/9 20/32+3/63