Add 20/32 and 35/54
20/32 + 35/54 is 275/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864 - Add the two like fractions:
540/864 + 560/864 = 540 + 560/864 = 1100/864 - 1100/864 simplified gives 275/216
- So, 20/32 + 35/54 = 275/216
In mixed form: 159/216
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