Add 20/32 and 30/48
20/32 + 30/48 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 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 48 × 2 = 96,
30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 60/96 = 60 + 60/96 = 120/96 - 120/96 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 20/32 + 30/48 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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