Add 28/32 and 12/20
28/32 + 12/20 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
12/20 = 12 × 8/20 × 8 = 96/160 - Add the two like fractions:
140/160 + 96/160 = 140 + 96/160 = 236/160 - 236/160 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 28/32 + 12/20 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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