Add 32/20 and 14/12
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1 2/12
32/20 + 14/12 is 83/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
32/20 = 32 × 3/20 × 3 = 96/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 70/60 = 96 + 70/60 = 166/60 - 166/60 simplified gives 83/30
- So, 32/20 + 14/12 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30
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