Add 20/32 and 7/36
20/32 + 7/36 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 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 36 × 8 = 288,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Add the two like fractions:
180/288 + 56/288 = 180 + 56/288 = 236/288 - 236/288 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 20/32 + 7/36 = 59/72
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