Add 20/32 and 6/12
20/32 + 6/12 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 48/96 = 60 + 48/96 = 108/96 - 108/96 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 20/32 + 6/12 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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