Add 20/6 and 27/32
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 27/32
20/6 + 27/32 is 401/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
20/6 = 20 × 16/6 × 16 = 320/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
320/96 + 81/96 = 320 + 81/96 = 401/96 - So, 20/6 + 27/32 = 401/96
In mixed form: 417/96
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