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Add 20/32 and 30/24

1st number: 20/32, 2nd number: 1 6/24

20/32 + 30/24 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    30/24 = 30 × 4/24 × 4 = 120/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/96 + 120/96 = 60 + 120/96 = 180/96
  5. 180/96 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 20/32 + 30/24 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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