Add 32/20 and 10/18
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 10/18
32/20 + 10/18 is 97/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 100/180 = 288 + 100/180 = 388/180 - 388/180 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 32/20 + 10/18 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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